Jumping Pound Loop Backpack Training Hike - Sun, May 24 2026

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Jumping Pound Loop Backpack Training Hike (5/24/2026)

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:

Pinetop Day Use Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 24 2026 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 23 2026 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 hr plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 9.5 km round trip
Elevation Gain: 244 m

Pace: 3 - 4 km / hr - no slow pokes on this one, please! Backpacking season is right around the corner! Come on out with your pack and get some easy milage on in the foothills. We'll aim to keep a steady 3 - 4 km / hr pace to mimic being on an actual overnight trail. Members can bring their weighted overnight packs along for the hike. Note that because members are carrying weight, this will not be a slow-poke hike - we are aiming to keep time with weight to 3 hours or less with minimal stops.

"This easy loop winding through meadow and forest is a popular choice for early spring and late fall. It has two distinct sections: the undulating high line north of the highway which offers views of Moose Mountain and the 2005 pipeline right-of- way, and the riverbank route south of the highway." If the day is clear, we should have nice views of the front range on our way out along the north 'highline'. (kananaskistrails.com)

Fast and light day-pack hikers are welcome but should come prepared to relax their speed to stay with the group.

Required Items to Bring:
hiking / backpacking boots
water - bladder or something you can access independently
snacks
bear spray
hat / toque and gloves / mitts
non-cotton clothing
wind-proof layer
raingear / poncho
buff or neck tube in case it's windy
sit-upon - for the snack break
Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
hiking poles
toilet paper (& garbage bag)
sunglasses / sunscreen
gaiters if it's been wet recently

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

NOTE: As of June 1st 2021, you will need a Kananaskis Conservation Pass to attend this event. Please see the Alberta Parks website for more information: Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) west and take the Highway 68 exit. At the 12 km mark, you'll cross a cattle guard and the road will turn to gravel. The day use area is immediately on the left. Note that the parking lot may be closed for winter. If that is the case, we'll park along the side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

58Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $19.14 (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:

- 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: