Stony Ridge Hike - Sat, Sep 12 2026

Pour toutes informations en français, s'il vous plaît contactez French Liaison, Yannick à francais@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Stony Ridge Hike (9/12/2026)

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:

Southern Kananaskis - Highwood

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 12 2026 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 11 2026 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~5-6 hours + driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Leonard Kampel
Rhonda K
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approx 12 kms
Elevation Gain: Approx 700meters
Pace: Slow to Moderate depending on the conditions, staying together as a group.
If you need to be back to the city by a certain time it would be best not to sign up. We are out to enjoy the day and our time on the trail may vary.

Hike Description:
The trail starts at Stoney Creek and then begins climbing to the ridge through the forest. Our target is a sunny knoll with a great view of the surrounding area. We will return the same way.

Required Items to Bring:
Proper footwear

food, water
clothes for varying weather conditions
bear spray
plastic bag for dirty boots for the drive home

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Hwy 22X for approximately 17km. Turn left (south) on Hwy 22 and continue approximately 49km to Longview (you will pass through Turner Valley and Black Diamond). In Longview, take the first right (west) onto Hwy 541 and drive approximately 41 kms to a roadside turnout for the Helicopter base, we will park there.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $85.80 (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:

Coodinators 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.
- 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.

Cost Includes:

Carpool cost from Turner Valley is $42

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: