Raspberry Ridge Fire Lookout Hike - Sat, Oct 3 2026

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Raspberry Ridge Fire Lookout Hike (10/3/2026)

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:

South end of Kananaskis Country

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 3 2026 10:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 2 2026 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours plus driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Leonard Kampel
Rhonda K
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 10km return
Elevation Gain: 645m
Pace: Relaxed-Moderate but steady(slower on the steep hill)
Group: We will stay together as a group, stopping for water or to regroup on the hill as needed. The views from Raspberry Ridge are excellent with Crowsnest Mountain visible to the south and Mt. Burke visible to the east.

Required Items to Bring:
- Kananaskis Wilderness Pass
- Suitable footwear
- Water
- Lunch, snacks
- Clothes for changeable weather
- Warm layers (top may be windy)
- Plastic bag for your muddy boots for drive home
- Bear spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- Bug spray

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. Turn south at Highwood Junction onto Hwy 940 and drive 11.2 km (approx. 14 minute on gravel road) to a small, parking area at an unmarked, gated road on the right (west) side of the highway).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $92.40 (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:

- 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: