Douglas Fir Trail Walk - Thu, Oct 1 2020

Douglas Fir Trail Walk (10/1/2020)

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 - Urban
Event Location:Edworthy Park (Calgary West)
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Oct 1 2020  6:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 1 2020 5:30:00 PM
Event Duration:~2 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Lorrie W
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:2
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:1
Number Registered So Far: 8 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

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? These can be found on the Home page of the COC website.

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.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANT TO ENJOY AN EVENING WALK IN THE DARK AND SOME OUTDOOR EXERCISE, PLEASE JOIN ME.

The Douglas Fir Trail traverses the escarpment above the Bow River, east of Edworthy Park. This is a short but reasonably strenuous trail walk with lots of ups and downs via stairs. We will WALK at a moderately brisk pace. HEADLAMPS ARE MANDATORY!!!

We will meet on the NORTH side of the river at Angel's Cafe parking lot just off of Memorial Drive.

We will walk east, do the hike one way and return along the river pathway on the North side of the river, walking along Memorial Drive. Total distance is approx. 7.5 km return.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good trail walking shoes
  • Headlamp
  • Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Snack

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Angel's Cafe, 4105 Montgomery View NW, Calgary

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:
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: