The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Kananaskis off Smith-Dorrien Rd | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Sep 22 2018 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Sep 21 2018 8:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | ~ 10 hours including driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Geoff C
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, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 4 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 10 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: 15km return Elevation Gain: 600m This hike's date is during Larch tree autumn-colour season. Please note that this will be a slow to moderate paced hike when going up steep sections, over rocky terrain - and when the cameras come out :-)
Please note that this coordinator has not done the scree pass/cirque portion of this route but has GPS data, an InReach satellite communicator device.
Trail directions: Ref: Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Volume 1 4th Edition - #91 and #91A | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Take Highway # 1 west. Turn south on Highway 40
carry on until just before winter gate and turn
right on to Kananaskis Lakes Road. Turn right again on to
the gravel and sometimes dusty
or muddy Smith-Dorrien Trail Road. Continue
a few kilometers past or northwest of the Chester Lake and
Burstall signs. Park on the east or right-hand side of the
main wide gravel road, just opposite to the turn-off for
Mount Engadine Lodge and Mount Shark.
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 270Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $81.00 (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: | |||||||
Downloadable GPX File for Rummel Pass: click
HERE and wait several seconds for
the download button to appear
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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: $3.00/Person. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |