Junction Lookout - Sun, Sep 21 2008
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Junction Lookout (9/21/2008)
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The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Cycle - MTB | ||||||
Event Location: | Indian Oils Trailhead | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Sep 21 2008 10:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sat, Sep 20 2008 1:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | About 6 hours plus driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Mike S
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 & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 2 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 3 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
This ride goes up to the Junction Fire Lookout - which isn't actually on top of Junction Mountain, but on a ridge extending east of it. It is not technically difficult, but does climb over 600 meters to the lookout. The total distance is 26 km's. There are steeper sections on the way up, but not difficult to push up those as it is good wide trail. There is a crossing of Dyson Creek which will be shallow. Have always been able to ride across it and sometimes you can get across on rocks without getting your feet wet at all. Dyson Falls are just below the crossing and always worth stopping to check out. Anyone with at least some intermediate bike skills and fitness to climb 700 meters over 13 km's to get to the top can enjoy this ride. We will be going at a relaxed pace, but please ensure you are up for the trip. The trip back down is mostly a long downhill which is fairly smooth and can be very fast if you like, but easy if you don't. There are great views of peaks to the west and open vistas to the east. If it is clear, you can see Calgary. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | 35km West of Turner Valley on SR546. Trail head is signed and on the south side of the road. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 190Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 9:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
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** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $57.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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: |