Eagle Hill - Moderate Hike - Sat, Jun 3 2023

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Eagle Hill - Moderate Hike (6/3/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Eagle Hill - Sibbald Lake Day Use Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 3 2023 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 2 2023 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~4.5 hr plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Shelley R
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 13.6 km round trip
Elevation Gain: 332 m

So you've been hiking the hills in the city and want to do something a bit longer than your usual 5 - 10 km loop? Come on out for a morning hike that's relatively close to the city and full of flowers.

Eagle Hill is a moderate shoulder-season hike in the Sibbald Lake Day Use Area off Hwy 68. It is an out-and-back hike with moderate elevation gains and views of the Bow River Valley.

Our pace will be relaxed but steady (about 3 - 4 km/hr) with brief stops for water, photos and layers along the way. Fast hikers are welcome but will be expected to wait for the group. This is a great way to get your hiking season started if you haven't been out to the mountains yet, or a great change of scenery for novice hikers who are looking for a transition towards the more intermediate hikes.

We'll stop for lunch at the top and head back down in time for everyone to enjoy the rest of the afternoon in the city.

There is a carpool available - please note the location, as it is not within the city. If you wish to meet us at the trailhead, that's great too!

Required Items to Bring:
hiking boots / trail shoes
Change of shoes / bag for car ride home
water
lunch / snacks
bear spray
appropriate clothing
Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
a sit-upon for lunch
hiking poles
hat / toque and or gloves
bug spray
toilet paper (& garbage bag)
sunscreen camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

NOTE: As of June 1st 2021, you will need a Kananaskis Conservation Pass to attend this event. Please see the Alberta Parks website for more information: Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) west and take the Highway 68 exit. (Note: the road will turn to gravel once you enter the park). Pass by the Jumping Pound Demonstration forest and watch for the signs for the Sibbald Lake Camping area on the right.

Take the road / exit towards the campground and at the open 4- way stop, turn left towards the Deer Ridge Trailhead parking area (try this first) or go straight towards the Sibbald Lake Day Use Area. Either lot is fine - we will meet on the gravel patch the fork between the two roads at 9 a.m. as we have to back-track to get to the trail. Google has a very good map if you use the satellite view.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $24.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

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