Barrier Lake - Prairie View/Jewell Pass Loop - Tue, Sep 21 2021

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Barrier Lake - Prairie View/Jewell Pass Loop (9/21/2021)

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:

Barrier Lake Highway 40 Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Sep 21 2021 11:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 20 2021 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours, 15 km loop

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Duane
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Last Day of Summer Hike ~ Barrier Lake Loop ~

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS: Participation in this event is conditional upon attendee compliance with government restrictions currently in place. If you have COVID-19, or may have COVID-19 due to a recent exposure, you are expected to withdraw from this event and stay home. We will be more than happy to see you at another event once it is considered safe for you to do so! Failure to comply with these protocols may result in removal from this event and/or future events.

See our COVID-19 Policy for complete information.

Distance: 15km Loop (+1.4km option to lookout)
Elevation Gain: 500m (+125m option to lookout)
Pace: Relaxed yet steady

No dogs please

NOTE: As per current COC covid policy there is no official carpool for this event HOWEVER I do have limited seating available for anyone in need who can be at the Westbrook LRT Station by 9:45am. You must contact me in advance to secure a seat and regular carpool rates apply. (I will NOT be stopping there unless I have agreed to pick you up.) Alternatively attendees may wish to arrange ride sharing amongst themselves.

We will hike from the parking lot via Prairie View Trail to McConnell Ridge. From there, those who wish to continue on to the Lookout may do so while the rest of us relax, eat lunch and enjoy the view from the ridge. We will regroup approximately 1 hour later to begin our decent via Jewel Pass.

The stated hiking time is an estimate only, we are out to enjoy the day and will definitely not be in a rush. If you have concerns about being back in the city by a certain time please refrain from registering. When in doubt, don't come out!

MEET AT TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT 11:00AM

For more information, see Gillean Daffern's "Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Vol 1", Trail #36, "Prairie View Trail".

PASS REQUIRED: All vehicles stopping in Kananaskis require an annual or day pass. If the licence plate of the vehicle you will be travelling in is not currently registered, you can Click here to purchase your Kananaskis Conservation Pass online prior to departure.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking shoes/boots
Appropriate attire including breathable quick dry fabric, wind breaker, rain gear (avoid cotton, jeans etc)
Water
Lunch/snacks
See our Checklist

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west to Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40). Head south on Hwy 40 just past the Barrier Lake Vistor Centre and watch for the Barrier Dam Day Use area. We will meet at the far end of the lot (where the trail begins).

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:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: