Taylor Lake - Tue, Jul 29 2008
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Taylor Lake (7/29/2008)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Banff National Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Tue, Jul 29 2008 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:55:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 5-6 hours (plus driving time) | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Marcel B
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 12 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: 15km return Elevation Gain: 650m This moderate hike takes you through forests to a beautiful lake with a shoreline carpeted with flowers and Mt Bell towering above. A great place for lunch. After that it is a short hike up the Panorama Ridge trail to one of the best wildflower meadows in the area. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take highway# 1 westbound to the Taylor Lake trailhead/dayuse area 8km past Castle Junction(look for an open area with picnic tables on the left). Please note that there is no highway sign to indicate this parking lot nor is there a left-turn lane. *** Please use caution when turning into this lot.*** You may have to pull over to the shoulder until traffic is clear in both directions. Alternatively, you could drive further west to the next roadside pullout to turn around and come back. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 345Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $103.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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: | |||||||
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com. | |||||||
Cost & Payment: | |||||||
Voluntary Donations: | Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information. | ||||||
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |