The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Sport - Run | ||||||
Event Location: | South side of Edworthy Park | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Jul 7 2018 10:00 AM | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sat, Jul 7 2018 9:30:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 45 minutes - 1 hour | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Cheryl :)
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 0 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 3 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 2 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
We'll be running the Douglas Fir Trail. "The
trail runs along a densely wooded escarpment
with dramatic views of the Bow River Valley,
particularly from "dead man's drop"... The
escarpment is 200 feet high and very steep.
Natural springs, plus water draining from the
communities above result in a very unstable
slope. Continued "creeping" leads to trees
leaning at odd angles and bridges are found
with tentative connections to the trail. A
major slide left a gaping scar on the
escarpment. The tipsy condition of the trees
has led to an alternative name, the "the
drunken forest"." ... as per the City of
Calgary website. The trail itself is only
2.5k, but you can extend your run by going to
Crowchild and back. This is a great way to try
out trail running if you've not done it before.
If you want to stick to the basics, you can run the pathways around Edworthy Park. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | We will meet on the SOUTH side of Edworthy Park
between the train tracks and the SOUTH parking
lot. If you park on the north side near the
ice cream shop, you need to walk across the
foot bridge to meet us on the SOUTH side. For those interested, we'll stop by Angels Cafe for brunch. | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
The trail may be a bit muddy with all the rain
we've had so, don't wear your "church" sneakers! - 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. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |