Night Hike - Douglas Fir Trail - Thu, Mar 15 2012

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Night Hike - Douglas Fir Trail (3/15/2012)

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.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Douglas Fir Trail - Edworthy Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Mar 15 2012 7:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 15 2012 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Dicte (Benn)
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Distance: 7.2 km
Elevation change: total approx 200m.

EXPECT SLIPPERY CONDITIONS - traction devices (Microspikes/Icers) highly recommended

We will meet on the NORTH side of the Bow River by Angels Cafe.

We will head east on the pathway and take the The Douglas Fir Trail along the escarpment then pick up the Quarry Trail eastward towards Crowchild Trail. At the end of The Quarry Trail we will turn around and walk back the way we came.

The Douglas Fir Trail is located in the east portion of Edworthy Park and is one of the most easterly stands of Douglas fir in Canada.

Undulating along an escarpment created by an ancient and much mightier Bow River, this natural area is just minutes from downtown. The Douglas Fir Trail, a reasonably short but strenuous hike up and down a series of steps and walkways placed between the bases of beautiful, towering fir trees.

Required Items to Bring:
- headlamp or flashlight - Traction devices (highly recommended)
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at Angels Cafe
At the Junction of Shaganappi Trail NW and Bowness Road NW, turn south into Montgomery Way NW.

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: