Grass Pass Trail & Fir Creek Point & Bull Creek Hills-Moderate Pace - Thu, Sep 18 2008

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Grass Pass Trail & Fir Creek Point & Bull Creek Hills-Moderate Pace (9/18/2008)

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:

South Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Sep 18 2008 9:55 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 17 2008 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

approximately 5-6 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
Darlene S
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Grass Pass: 6.6KM return & 427M
Fir Creek Point: 1.8KM return & 80M
Bull Creek Hills: 4KM return & 265M
total distance 12.4KM return & 772M
Hiking boots required, sorry no runners or jeans.(: thanks

This is your lucky day!! 3 hikes combined on 1 trail into your hiking day. Added bonus...nice warm weather. Your guaranteed nice clear views of the valleys around.

PACE:Expect a steady moderate pace for this hike - sorry this is NOT a slowpokes hike, nor is it one for speed demons. You should have done hikes of similar distance and elevation earlier in the season.

TIP:If you live in the NW...probably easier for you to meet us directly at trailhead.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking boots - sorry NO runners
No jeans/sweat pants allowed(in cool/cold weather, this is the fabric of death)
Plastic bag to put muddy/dirty boots
Water
Lunch
Properly equipped pack

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Gaiters
-Hiking poles
-Headlamp or flash light
-First aid kit
-Bear spray and/or airhorn and/or whistle

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Highway 22X. Turn south on Highway 22. Follow Highway 22 to Turner Valley. In Turner Valley Highway 22 turns east to Black Diamond, follow it. In Black Diamond Highway 22 turns south, follow it south. It'll head towards Longview, look to turn off west before Longview on Highway 541. Follow Highway 541(Highwood Trail) west till you reach the Sentinel day use area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

208Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $62.40 (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:

- 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:
*Note: Please do not cancel at the Very last minute. Not only does it affect the carpool but also the people on the wait list who cannot attend the event if you cancel at the very last minute. Thank you for your understanding