Raspberry Ridge Fire Lookout Hike - Sun, Jul 7 2024

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Raspberry Ridge Fire Lookout Hike (7/7/2024)

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:South end of Kananaskis Country
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 7 2024  8:45 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jul 7 2024 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:6 hours plus driving
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Shelley R
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:3
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 15 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Distance: 10km return
Elevation Gain: 645m
Pace: Relaxed-Moderate but steady(~4 km/hr - slower on the steep hill)
Group: We will stay together as a group at all times, stopping for water or to regroup on the hill as needed.

The pace will be steady, but we will not be rushing - if you are fast and don't like to wait for others, this is not the hike for you!

Duration: about 6 hours, depending upon the length of time at the top, plus driving time.

We'll get an early start so everyone can get back to the city in time to enjoy their afternoons (and beat any potential storms).

The views from Raspberry Ridge are excellent with Crowsnest Mountain visible to the south and Mt. Burke visible to the east. Wildflowers should be abundant!


Ref: GemTrek's Highwood and Cataract Creek map and Mike Potter's Fire Lookout Hikes in the Canadian Rockies pg. 41.

Please be respectful of the fire lookout and its attendant who makes their home there, and stay away from helicopter landing pads.

This event may be cancelled if the forecast is not favourable.


Required Items to Bring:
- Kananaskis Wilderness Pass
- Cheerful disposition
- Suitable footwear (hiking boots / hiking shoes with good tread)
- Water (at least 2 litres)
- Lunch, snacks
- Clothes for changeable weather including rain jacket
- Warm layers (top may be windy)
- Plastic bag for your muddy boots for drive home
- Bear spray
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- Bug spray
- Sun screen
- Sit-upon for lunch - festive attire or flag :D

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Drive west on Shawville Gate W, and turn south onto 6th St. SW. Take the next exit to get onto Hwy 201 / 22X (Spruce Meadows Trail) westbound. Turn south (left) onto Hwy 22. Pass through Turner Valley continue south. Turn west (right) onto Hwy 541. Turn south at Highwood Junction onto Hwy 40 and drive 11.2 km (approx. 14 minute on gravel road) to a small, parking area at an unmarked, gated road on the right (west) side of the highway).
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):214Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 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 $70.62 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Monday, October 5, 2026). 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: