Braggin Rights / Long Dist. /Telephone Loop - Sat, Sep 28 2013

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Braggin Rights / Long Dist. /Telephone Loop (9/28/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bragg Creek Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 28 2013 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 27 2013 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~5 to 5.5 hours + drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mick
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Approx. Distance: 15.6KM return
Approx Elevation Gain: 530M
Hiking footwear required-Sorry no runners or jeans/sweatpants

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
You must be willing to stick together as a group.
Come prepared, probably mud on the trail.
Be comfortable witih going off trail if conditions dictate the need to.
Note your coordinator has not done this exact hike before, although he has done parts of it (I.e. Telephone Trail).
Do not be in a rush to get back to Calgary. We will be out to enjoy the day and event duration/return to Calgary may vary.

This is a new multi-use trails in West Bragg Creek area. You will find this hike surprisingly nice, with some great viewpoints toward snow-capped peaks of Rockies and walking gentle, forested ridges. We will be hiking Braggin Right / Long Distance / Telephone loop. PACE: Please note that IF you have NOT hiked before or RECENTLY hiked with 320M+, this hike is not for you. If you're not sure about a hike, feel free to contact the co-ordinator and remember to always hike within your ability in order to be able to keep up with the group.

Required Items to Bring:
food and water
proper hiking boots
clothes for varying weather conditions
plastic bag for dirty boots for the drive home.

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

Hiking poles

Bear Spray
first aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS FROM CARPOOL:Drive south on Macleod Trail & exit out of town on 22X westbound(Marquis of Lorne). If you drive by Spruce Meadows you know that you're heading in the right direction towards Bragg Creek Village. At the end of 22X (end of divided highway), continue, still westbound on Hwy.22 all the way to Bragg Creek (watch out and follow the highway when it makes a northbound turn-3 km before the village, if you continue straight you will end up driving to Elbow Falls). In the village, go straight through the 4-way stop and turn left (north-west) beside Shell gas station into Balsam Ave. You will drive immediately beside a concrete pad left behind burned Husky gas station and a shopping mall parking lot on your left, and within 1/4 mile drive over the Elbow river bridge. You'll reach a T-intersection just after the bridge & turn left (west) into the West Bragg Creek road, and stay on this road for approx. 10 km till the end of the road and you'll reach West Bragg Creek /picnic area/parking lot. Parking lot on the right hand (north) side of the road. We will meet in the west parking lot.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DIRECTIONS FROM THE NW:

Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek.

Before the 4-way stop in Bragg Creek turn right (Balsam Ave).

Balsam Ave for ~500 meters to T-intersection.

Left onto Centre Ave (turns into Township Road 232).

10km until West Bragg Creek trail head.

Parking lot on the right hand (North) side of the road. We will meet in the parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

105Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $31.50 (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.
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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: