Hamilton Lake and Beyond Location and Time Change - Sat, Aug 27 2016

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Hamilton Lake and Beyond Location and Time Change (8/27/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Kananaskis Lakes

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 27 2016 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 26 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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Member Cost:

None

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The location for this hike has been changed to Rawson Lake/Sarrail Ridge due to an unfavorable weather forecast for Yoho NP. Rawson/Sarrail is amongst my favorite hikes in Kananaskis and offers exceptional views from the top of the ridge.

For more details about the new hike location, click here: Rawson Lake/Sarrail Ridge

***New carpool departure time is 8:00am***

The Hamilton Lake trail begins at the very scenic Emerald Lake. Most of the trail lower down is under tree cover but does pass by a cool waterfall. After about an hour or so the views open up quite a bit with excellent looks of surrounding peaks. The plan is to have a break at Hamilton Lake then continue along it's western shore to a higher plateau for more splendid vistas. Hopefully we'll have a glimpse of the Vice President or the President from there. I am referring to peaks not politicians. ;-)

This trip is best suited to strong hikers. This is mainly a hike with some sections which are off trail. We will be keeping a moderate pace for this hike. This will likely be a long day so please do not be in a rush to get back to town.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Boots
Warm Clothing
Rain Gear
Lunch
Water
$ or Park Pass
Insect Repellant

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Trans Canada Highway west from Calgary for approximately 70 km, then turn south on Highway 40 for approximately 50 km. Turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail and follow the signs to the Upper Lake parking lots.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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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