Mount Burke (Moderate-Steady pace) - Wed, Aug 26 2020

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Mount Burke (Moderate-Steady pace) (8/26/2020)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Highwood-South Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Aug 26 2020 8:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 25 2020 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-7 hours + driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim Fischer
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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:

Have you travelled in the last 14 days?
Are you showing any symptoms, been in contact with a confirmed case, or been tested positive at all?
Have you read and understood the current restrictions that are club policy during the COVID-19 situation?

Please answer these questions in the comments or medical section during the sign up process, in addition to signing the waiver. Your coordinator has been instructed to remove you from the event if you do not answer or comply with these questions. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in you being evicted from the event even after it has commenced. Your coordinator has this discretion and you could be reported to the club if you create problems. The COC is attempting to keep all members safe and asks for your respect during these difficult times. If you do not wish to follow these temporary restrictions you should not sign up but are welcome to continue after the restrictions have been removed.

Please read the ENTIRE description before signing up. Thank you!

Distance: 16km round trip
Elevation Gain: 935m
Key Elevations: Trailhead 1605m, Summit 2541m

From Copeland's book, Mt. Burke is the most exciting K-Country peak mere hikers can fling themselves at in shoulder-season and expect to summit.

The trail becomes vague about 600m from the trailhead when you hit the drainage, but the walking itself is still easy. Turn left on the old road about 1km from the trailhead. The trail gets a bit rougher here due to washouts; however, the narrow valley makes navigation straightforward.

About 2.5 kms from the start, you reach the junction to Mt. Burke, hopefully marked with a cairn, flagging and an old sign. Turn left (north) here, and begin ascending on sweeping switchbacks through forest that provides welcome shade on a hot day. Eventually you break out above the trees onto the rocky west ridge. The trail here is less defined, but basically you keep heading up. There is one dip, then you rise to the lookout which has come into sight.

Once we reach the summit, expect to spend a good amount of time up by the fire lookout (hopefully for an hour or so if conditions permit) for lunch and pictures. Please ensure that you bring some wind and rain gear.

Please note that the coordinator has not done this trip before. Please allow time/patience for unforseen circumstances.

References:

Where Locals Hike in the Canadian Rockies by Kathy and Craig Copeland, Trip 51
GemTrek's Highwood and Cataract Creek map

Note About Pace
We will be hiking at a moderate and steady pace You should have completed a couple of similar hikes this year. This event is not suitable for beginners.

Required Items to Bring:

Proper hiking boots
Water (minimum 2L), lunch and snacks
Sunscreen and hat
Clothing for varying weather conditions, this can be windy
Bear spray

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

Hiking poles
First aid kit
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Leave Calgary soutbound and turn right at highway 22X (westbound Spruce Meadows Trail). If you soon drive by Spruce Meadows you know that you're heading in the right direction. At the junction with Highway 22, turn left (south). Follow Highway 22 to Turner Valley. In Turner Valley , Highway 22 turns east to Black Diamond. Follow it. In Black Diamond, Highway 22 turns south. Follow it south. It'll head towards Longview. Look to turn off west before Longview on Highway 541. Follow Highway 541 west all the way to Highwood Junction. At Highwood Junction (the meeting of Highways 541, 40 and 940), drive 13.1km south on Highway 940 (gravel) and turn left into Cataract Creek campground access road and drive a short distance to the trail head.

Notes:

- 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:

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