Canada Day Picnic Hike at Forgetmenot Ridge - Wed, Jul 1 2015
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Canada Day Picnic Hike at Forgetmenot Ridge (7/1/2015)
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: | Kananaskis Country | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Wed, Jul 1 2015 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Mon, Jun 29 2015 7:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~6 hours + driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Melanie Marcel B Veronique L You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 0 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 16 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: 8-10km or so Elevation gain: 650m or so Forgetmenot Ridge is a wonderful objective in the Little Elbow area of Kananaskis Country. The trail starts near the Little Elbow Campground and is flat for the first km or so. From there, we will cross a couple of creeks before starting the steep ascent up to the ridge. Once on the ridge, we will seek out a nice grassy flat spot to celebrate Canada Day with a picnic. Please bring one food item to share. Foods such as fruits/veggies,cheeses are good options. Healthier foods are best. No convenience store foods please. I will supply plates, cutlery etc... Please bring sandals as there is a creek crossing on this hike. This hike is best suited to fit hikers. Pace will be slow to moderate.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take Highway 8 westbound and turn South on 22 toward Bragg Creek. At the 3 way stop sign at Bragg Creek, turn left to stay on Highway 22. Reset odometer to 0. Turn west (right) onto Highway 66 and continue west. At 22km pass a left fork...continue straight. At 31kms turn left. (Do not follow unpaved road straight ahead) At 32km, pass Forgetmenot Pond day use area on left, pass a spacious parking lot on left. Continue straight through the Little Elbow River campground entrance. At 33km reach a small pullout on right. Park here. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 138Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:30 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
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** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $41.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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: |