Slowpokes Hike - Lake Agnes - Tue, Nov 11 2008
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Slowpokes Hike - Lake Agnes (11/11/2008)
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: | Chateau Lake Louise | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Tue, Nov 11 2008 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Mon, Nov 10 2008 12:00:00 PM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 4 Hours excluding driving time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Kim Parkin
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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: | 15 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests: | 4 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | 1 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 4 (Log in to see who's signed up.) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Distance: 7 km return trip to Lake Agnes Teahouse + 4 km extension around Lake Louise Lakeshore. Elevation gain: 400m to Teahouse. Pace: Moderate We will stop at the Lake Agnes Teahouse due to avalanche terrain past that area. **** The teahouse will be CLOSED**** Plan is as follows: hike up to Lake Agnes, have lunch there prior to returning to Lake Louise. We will then walk around Lake Louise lakeshore trail. Please note that the 400 metres of elevation to Lake Agnes Teahouse are within the first three kilometres (steep in some areas) therefore you will get a good workout.... We may stop at the Chateau for a snack before heading home.
This classic, mostly forested trail takes you to a lovely teahouse nestled in beside Lake Agnes and offers fabulous views down to Lake Louise and the Chateau. Start on the wide Lakeshore Trail in front of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and branch right at the first signed junction only 100m from the start. The trail climbs moderately and soon reverts to a dirt path as it begins a long traverse along the edge of a narrow ridge. As you near Mirror Lake, the grade steepens. Lake Agnes Teahouse is the highest situated tea room in Canada. It was built in 1901 by the Canadian Pacific Railway and rebuilt in 1981. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy. 1) from Calgary to the Lake Louise turn-off. Follow the signs for Lake Louise and Park at the Chateau. Walk up the short path to the lakeshore - you will see the boathouse to your left and the Chateau to your right. Wait there for the group. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 400Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: |
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** Calgary Transit Info | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $120.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, March 28, 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: | |||||||
- 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. | ||||||
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: |