Powderface Ck Trail - Prairie Link - Prairie Ck Trail - Fri, Nov 17 2023



Powderface Ck Trail - Prairie Link - Prairie Ck Trail (11/17/2023)
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: | ![]() | Powderface Creek Parking Area | ![]() | ||||
Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Fri, Nov 17 2023 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*) | ![]() | ||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Thu, Nov 16 2023 6:00:00 PM | ![]() | ||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 4 Hours + driving time | ![]() | ||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D3: Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Event Coordinator(s): | ![]() |
Judy T
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ![]() | ||||
Member Cost: | ![]() | None | |||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | ![]() | Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only | ![]() | ||||
Maximum Group Size: | ![]() | 10 | |||||
Maximum No. Guests: | ![]() | 3 | |||||
Minimum Group Size: | ![]() | 2 | |||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | ![]() | 1 | |||||
Number Registered So Far: | ![]() | 3 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | |||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | No | |||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: ~12km Elevation Gain: 268m This loop begins at the Powderface Creek parking area. We'll take a clockwise approach to it, hiking Powderface Creek trail to the junction with Prairie Link trail (3.3km), over Prairie Link trail to Prairie Creek (3.2km), then out Prairie Creek trail back to the parking lot (5.6km). The route has sections of mixed deciduous/coniferous forests, lodgepole pine stands, open meadows, and riverside hiking. Our pace will be moderate and we will be staying together as a group. We will be out to enjoy the day. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | ![]() | From Calgary, take Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek.
At the traffic lights turn left and proceed south
2 km to Highway 66. At the T-junction turn right
and proceed west to the signed Powderface (Creek)
parking area on your right. NOTE: you will need a Kananaskis Park Pass to park in the Powderface Creek lot | ![]() | ||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | ![]() | 130Km | |||||
Carpool Departure Time: | ![]() | 8:30 AM | |||||
Carpool Location: | ![]() | Log in for location | |||||
Carpool Directions: | ![]() |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info | |||||
Carpool Cost: | ![]() | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $41.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Sunday, February 9, 2025). 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: | |||||||
Note that COC event coordinators are volunteers
and are not trained guides. All participants are
responsible for assessing the current road
conditions, current weather conditions, and current
trail conditions for the trip. - 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: |