Heart Mountain - Sun, Jun 9 2024

Pour toutes informations en français, s'il vous plaît contactez French Liaison, Yannick à francais@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Heart Mountain (6/9/2024)

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:

Lac des Arcs

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 9 2024 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 8 2024 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5hrs plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

colin
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:

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:

Itinerary:

Elevation:890 metres
Approximate distance: 11 kms round trip at a steady pace with a couple short breaks.
Proper hiking shoes/boots required. This is a fairly strenuous event and is somewhat harder than Ha Ling Peak but is described as an easy scramble with one moderate (3 meter) step/wall that you will need to climb on the northwest ridge.

Trail Directions: Easy 1km approach from trailhead to the base of the ridge.
Follow path as it climbs rapidly to the right side of the heart shape.
Two thirds up, scramble up 3m high wall identified by blue metal markers.
From first summit continue on to second summit.
Continue northeast along rounded ridge.
Reach additional high points along ridge.
Descent into mature forest towards the highway.
Take Quaite Valley Trail back to trailhead.

Kananaskis Conservation Pass fees apply for any vehicle access into Kananaskis Country. The mandatory fee of: Day pass - $15 (registers one vehicle) or Yearly pass - $90 (registers up to 2 vehicles) applies. You can purchase your pass beforehand,online at:
Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots
- Bear spray
- Layers & wind breaker
- Lunch
- Water
- Kananaskis Conservation Pass if driving

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Rock Helmet
- Hiking poles
- Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1 (Trans Canada). Take the Lac des Arcs exit (Exit 105), and go over the overpass to the south side of the highway. Just before the loop meets eastbound Hwy 1, turn left into Heart Creek Day Use area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $48.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Tuesday, March 25, 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:

- 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: