Sherbrooke Lake and Niles Meadows - Sat, Jul 26 2014

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Sherbrooke Lake and Niles Meadows (7/26/2014)

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:

Yoho National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 26 2014 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 25 2014 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8 hours (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Franco
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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:

Distance: 20 kms
Elevation gain: 750 m

Yoho National Park holds many treasures... Sherbrooke Lake & Niles Meadows represent one of them. Time to spend another splendid day in the Rockies with this long and yet rewarding hike that is ranked as "PREMIER" in the Rockies according to the book entitled "Don't waste your time in the Canadian Rockies".

Please read the following prior to signing up:
- This will be a long day with a very early start due to the long drive and a late finish. Do not sign up if you need to be back early in Calgary.
- We will also be hiking to the col which will make the hike over 1000 metres of vertical.
- The pace will be moderate and this hike is geared for experienced hikers only. . No beginners please.
- You will be expected to hike as a group. If you are unable to respect this guideline then please do not register.
- Only sign up if you are genuinely interested in this event. Please understand that cancellations only create additional work for the co-ordinators who are 100% volunteers. Thank you for your understanding.
- We will also be stopping for food in Canmore.

Trail description:
This hike is known for its many cascades from Sherbrooke Lake up to Niles Meadow. Depending on the time of the year, you will hike within earshot of ten or more cascades, several impressively big and thrillingly close. The trail will start from the parking lot across the highway from Wapta Lake, and it heads NW gradually up the valley to Sherbrooke Lake. We will follow the trail along the east side of Sherbrooke Lake to the north end of the lake, and then continue along Niles Creek.

After Sherbrooke Lake we will encounter the first of four cascades. Proceeding along Niles Creek will take us to the Niles Amphitheatre. The hike up until now will be fairly gradual, but there could be some muddy patches. Over the last 1.5 kilometers to Niles Meadow we will ascend just over 300m.

REF: Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies - 5th Edition. Premier Day Hikes, Trip 12, page 81.
Also, Gem Trek's Lake Louise and Yoho map.

Required Items to Bring:
- $ or National Park Pass
- Hiking boots
- Lunch & Water
- Raingear and Clothing for variable weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Camera
- Hiking Poles
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive about 210 km west of Calgary on HWY1 to Wapta Lake picnic area, just 400m after GREAT DIVIDE LODGE, on the right hand side of the highway, within Yoho National Park

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

420Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $126.00 (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 last minute. No shows will be recorded.