Rae Lake - Fri, Sep 7 2018

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Rae Lake (9/7/2018)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Elbow Pass Day Use Area, Hwy 40

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 7 2018 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 6 2018 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6-8 hours (plus driving time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Duane
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 17.2 kms
Elevation Gain: 366 m
Pace: Relaxed - Moderate (no speed demons)
*If conditions are favourbale expect to linger around Rae Lake for up to 90 minutes. I'll be bringing my hammock :)

We will begin our hike with a 30 minute moderately steep climb to beautiful Elbow Lake & campground. Instead of remaining here, as many do, we will continue through the Elbow Valley where we will cross rolling, sparsely-treed meadows in search of our goal: Rae Lake

The trail itself will begin along a road-trail through some meadows. After passing Elbow Lake, we will get some views of Piper Creek canyon and occasionally get a glimpse of the Elbow River. The trail will branch off and eventually end up following a cairned path to Rae Lake, at the foot of Mt. Rae. We will stop at the lake for lunch break before continuing around the shore to follow a looped routing that will join back with the road-trail we came up on. The trip promises many views of the neighbouring peaks, passage by a couple of lakes and exploration into one of the less commonly explored parts of the area.

Please keep in mind the posted "event duration" is an estimate only. Kindly refrain from registering if you have to be back in the city by a certain time. As always, when in doubt, don't come out :)

Ref: Where Locals Hike in the Canadian Rockies, Copeland, Trip 29, pg.164

Required Items to Bring:
- Cash only for carpool ($15-$20 pp)
- $3.00 event fee (volunteers/premier members exempt)
- Proper Hiking Shoes/Boots (no runners)
- Wind & rain proof clothing regardless of the weather forecast
- Water (minimum 2 litres)
- Lunch & snacks
- Warm layers

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Bear Spray
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- Bug Spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Calgary, drive west on Trans Canada Hwy 1 to Hwy 40. Follow Hwy 40 South for 62km. (Keep going straight at the junction with Kananaskis Lakes trail at 50 km). Turn East into the trailhead parking lot at Elbow Pass day-use area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $78.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Wednesday, April 17, 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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Cost & Payment:

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