Merlin View loop & Kestrel viewpoint - Mon, May 18 2026

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Merlin View loop & Kestrel viewpoint (5/18/2026)

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:

West Bragg Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, May 18 2026 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 17 2026 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

about 7 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Zosia
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Hike Bragging Rights, Merlin View loop to Kestrel viewpoint; about 14km return 380m. elev. gain.

Required Items to Bring:
Kananaskis pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Dress for the weather, be ready for mud.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Tuesday, June 16, 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: