Fullerton Loop - slow pace - Sun, May 23 2010

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Fullerton Loop - slow pace (5/23/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 23 2010 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 22 2010 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3+ hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Marg
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 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:

Fullerton Loop is an easy hike that provides excellent views of the Elbow Valley and nearby foothills.
This hike is planned as a relaxing one, although a steady pace will be maintained. We will stop to catch our breath and enjoy the views.
A few of us are bringing our backpacks for some extra conditioning. Please feel free to bring a backpack or daypack loaded with whatever weight you are comfortable carrying.
After the hike, we will head to Bragg Creek to enjoy a coffee / ice cream.

Distance: 6.1km round trip.
Elevation Gain: 150m

When you get to Alan Bill Pond, park in the lot there, and then look for your trailhead at the east end, toward the river. The trail goes through the fence once or twice before heading up into the woods.

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots / hiking shoes
- Water, lunch, snacks
- layered clothing appropriate to changing mountain weather conditions.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- A fun attitude
- Hiking poles
- Money for drinks / treats in Bragg Creek

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) to the Highway 22 overpass, follow Highway 22 through Bragg Creek to the Highway 66 Junction, turn right and follow Highway 66 to th Allen Bill Pond day use area (on the left side).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Monday, October 5, 2026). 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:

Winter Safety Considerations

Entered by Margaret on May 19th. Trail muddy and wet. http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/XCSkiTrails%20Reports/Elbow.pdf

Terrain Classification: This event is permittedavalanche planning due to being front-range, west of highway 40. Minimal snow on the trail.

Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers and are not trained guides. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

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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: