Wednesday Evening Trail Run - Douglas Fir Trail 6:30PM start - Wed, Feb 28 2018

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Wednesday Evening Trail Run - Douglas Fir Trail 6:30PM start (2/28/2018)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Edworthy Park (Calgary West)

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Feb 28 2018 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Feb 28 2018 4:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

~2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Lorrie W
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will trail run The Douglas Fir Trail, a route that goes up and down the escarpment above the Bow River, east of Edworthy Park. This is a short but reasonably strenuous trail with lots of ups and downs. We will go east, get to the Crowchild Trail Bridge and then return the same way. There may be some small variations of the exact route. The pace will allow the group to continue having a conversation while running. Those new to trail running are welcome as we are not speedy.

Distance ~ approx 8 km
elevation ~ approx 200m

We will meet in EDWORTHY PARK on the SOUTH side of the river near where the pathway crosses the train tracks. (OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE RIVER TO ANGELS CAFE. There is a parking lot there.

This event will go snow, rain or shine! We might go for a social nearby after the run.

NOTE:
- Expect icy conditions, Microspikes or something similarly pointy will be MANDATORY
- Bring a Headlamp

Required Items to Bring:
- Trail running shoes
- Microspikes or something similarly pointy
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Appropriate clothing, toque, face cover, mitts/gloves. NO COTTON

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

- Water
- Spare change of clothes and shoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

South Access: Drive west on Spruce Cliff Drive and turn right (north) down the access road into Edworthy Park.
North Access: Park in the lot where Shaganappi Trail ends at Bowness Road NW. Walk over the pedestrian bridge, left through the park and cross the railway tracks.
Transit: Bus routes #1 and #40 stop within a couple of blocks of the north parking area.

Notes:

Winter Safety Considerations: Entered by Lorrie W on Feb 24 2018.
This event is exempt from avalanche planning, as it is in the city of Calgary and is considered to be generally free from avalanche hazards because it is on official trails.
- 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: