Evening:Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area-Moderate Pace - Wed, Aug 6 2014

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Evening:Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area-Moderate Pace (8/6/2014)

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:

Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 6 2014 6:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:05 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 5 2014 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~ 2.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sylvia(1) A.
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 8.7-11KM
Elevation gain: we go up 5 different hills at 150M each time.
*Sorry No flip flops/sandals, No Jeans.

It's going to be a very warm evening this coming Wednesday so come on out and join us for your exercise "fix" after work with a quick hike at a moderate pace. The entire area is hilly, including approximately 5+ hills that are rated by the conservation area as being "strenuous" to climb (~150 metres each), with elevation gains & losses.

Please Note: that there is wildlife in this area and there may be Bears.

The Conservation requires donations of $2.00/person for the maintenance of the area.

This conservation area consists of 4,800 acres of rolling, foothills land donated for the protection of wildlife habitat.

If you live in the NW, you might want to meet us directly at trailhead, quicker for you then meeting us at the SW carpool.

PLEASE NOTE: If the weather changes and it's pouring rain, this event will get cancelled.

Required Items to Bring:
-Conservation requires donations of $2.00 for the maintenance of the area.
-Snacks + water(1 1/2L min- more if hot weather)
-Sorry no jeans
-Come prepared(small day hiking pack)
-Proper footwear-NO flip flops.

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

Bear spray or whistle or air horn(NO BEAR BELLS)
-Bug spray
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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. Shortly after the city limits sign, watch out for 160th Street. Immediately turn left(south) on 160th SW till you reach the Conservation Area. There now is a sign on the road indicating (SCCA). Even though the park gates may be open, you are required to park at the lower parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

35Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:05 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $10.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Monday, April 15, 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: