Nose Hill Park - at BERKLEY GATE - WCT CONDITIONING - Evening Hike - Wed, Apr 27 2022

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Nose Hill Park - at BERKLEY GATE - WCT CONDITIONING - Evening Hike (4/27/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike - Urban

Event Location:

Nose Hill Parking at 14 St and Berkley Gate NW (see map).

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 27 2022 6:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 27 2022 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approx. 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Len M.
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This will be one of several conditioning hikes leading up to our upcoming West Coast Trail - July 2022 backpacking event. COC members are welcome to participate however priority will be given to those signed up for the West Coast Trail - July 2022 backpacking event.
We will plan to hike the hills at Nose Hill Park for ~2hrs. Make sure to bring along your weighted backpack to get the greatest benefit from these conditioning hikes. Note: carrying bottles of water inside your backpack is an easy way to vary and increase your backpack weight to suit your conditioning targets. Every litre of water adds 1Kg (2.2 lbs).
Note: It will be getting dark near the end of our hike
Distance: Approx 9km
Elevation: Approx 250M

Nose Hill, one of the largest urban parks in Canada and North America. This unique prairie grassland environment covers approximately 2700 acres. While still within Calgary, Nose Hill offers an escape from city life and pressures. There are a variety of trail types to follow including gravel, grass, pavement and dirt. Wildlife and wildflower sightings are common and expect some fabulous views of the city and mountains.

Required Items to Bring:
- Sturdy trail shoes
- Layers for weather
- Water for hydration
- Headlamp
- Rain gear

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Parking is in the Nose Hill Park - parking lot at Berkley Gate NW.

See Nose Hill Park - BERKLEY GATE PARKING LOT.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: