Prairie View Lookout & Jewell Bay Loop - Sat, Nov 2 2024

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Prairie View Lookout & Jewell Bay Loop (11/2/2024)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bow Valley Provincial Park - Barrier Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 2 2024 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 1 2024 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5.5 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

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:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 15km
Elevation gain: 451m

Note: Micro spikes will be required and waterproof hiking footwear highly recommended. This will be a winter hike.

A popular trail in the Kananaskis area with excellent views. We will cross Barrier Dam and climb from that point on. The grade is steady with some steep sections and many switchbacks. Most of the trail will be shady, as we are in the trees until we reach the ridge. Here, the trail narrows and becomes steep for the last 200m before the cliff top lookout where we will grab a quick lunch.

We will be moving at a steady, moderate pace to stay warm, with photo stops at the view points. From the lunch spot, conditions permitting, we'll continue down to the tree line and follow the trail down to Jewell Bay, where we will loop back to the dam and the parking lot. NOTE: If conditions are poor, we'll make lunch short and return the way we came.

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Lunch / snacks
Microspikes (or similar traction device)
Bear Spray
Hiking boots (waterproof)
Non-cotton clothes
Extra warm layers
Toque / gloves
Kananaskis Conservation Pass (if driving)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Dry shirt / socks for lunch
Hiking poles
Sunscreen / sunglasses
First-aid kit
Camera
Padded sit-upon
Headlamp (in case we are delayed)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada) and continue to the Hwy 40 exit. Continue ~9km. The trailhead will be on the right at the Barrier Lake dam. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

103Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.99 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Sunday, May 17, 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:

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, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip.

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

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