Merlin View Loop Via Bragging Rights - Wed, Jul 22 2026

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Merlin View Loop Via Bragging Rights (7/22/2026)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Bragg Creek Area

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 22 2026 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jul 21 2026 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~4 - 4.5 hours + drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Leonard Kampel
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Approx. Distance: ~13 KM return
Approx Elevation Gain: 320M
This is a new multi-use trails in West Bragg Creek area. You will find this hike surprisingly nice, with some great viewpoints toward snow-capped peaks of Rockies and walking gentle, forested ridges. We will be start hiking Bragging Rights and then onto Marlin View Loop.

Required Items to Bring:
food and water hiking boots
clothes for varying weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles

Bear Spray
first aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS FROM CARPOOL: Follow Hwy 8 west then Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek. Just before 3 way stop sign at Bragg Creek, take the right lane past Shell gas station into Balsam Ave. You will drive immediately beside a new Esso gas station and a shopping mall parking lot on your left, and within 1/4 mile drive over the Elbow river bridge. You'll reach a T-intersection just after the bridge & turn left (west) into the West Bragg Creek road, and stay on this road for approx. 10 km till the end of the road and you'll reach West Bragg Creek /picnic area/parking lot. Parking lot on the right hand (north) side of the road. We will meet at the west end of parking lot next to message board.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $33.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Wednesday, October 7, 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 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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: