Jumpingpound Summit / Ridge - Sun, Jul 22 2007

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Jumpingpound Summit / Ridge (7/22/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Sibbald area - Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 22 2007 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 20 2007 11:59 PM

Event Duration:

4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Catherine M
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: ~12KM return
Elevation: 417 M

In the coordinator’s view, this is one of the best hikes for views of mountain ranges and, hopefully wildflowers, without a huge effort. It is 3.5 km to the summit, with a gain of 417 metres.

The beginning of the hike starts with a small creek crossing. We then follow switchbacks up through the forest. At the top you'll – hopefully - see beautiful alpine meadows with wildflowers. We'll stop for lunch when we reach the summit of Jumpingpound Mountain. Following lunch, we will head west along the ridge to the intersection of Cox Hill, and then return the same way. Depending on the conditions, we could add a short walk along the eastern part of the ridge.

The pace for the hike is moderate.

Required Items to Bring:
- HIKING BOOTS
- water-1 Litre minimum
- lunch/snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Brentwood LRT, we will head west on Highway 1 to Highway 68, Sibbald Creek Trail. This road contains many potholes, and some gravel sections. We will turn onto Powderface Trail, which is entirely gravel.

There is no signage to indicate the parking lot for the trailhead for Jumpingpound Ridge.

If someone wants to meet at the trailhead, particularly if coming from the south, you would travel south on Highway 66 until you reach Powderface Trail. Go north on Powderface Trail which is a gravel road for 14.8KM, Please keep an eye on KM. The trailhead is north of Canyon Creek (Mount McDougall Memorial). If you go as far as Lusk Creek, you have passed the trailhead for the Summit.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $57.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 2024). 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: