Barrier Lake - Prairie View/Jewell Pass Loop - Sun, Jun 4 2017

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Barrier Lake - Prairie View/Jewell Pass Loop (6/4/2017)

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:

Barrier Lake Highway 40 Kananaskis

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 4 2017 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 2 2017 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

6 hours, 15 km loop

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark M
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 15km Loop (+1.4km option to lookout)
Elevation Gain: 500m (+125m option to lookout)
Pace: Relaxed yet steady

No dogs please

We will hike from the parking lot via Prairie View Trail to McConnell Ridge. From there, those who wish to continue on to the Lookout may do so while the rest of us relax, eat lunch and enjoy the view from the ridge. We will regroup approximately 1 hour later to begin our decent via Jewel Pass.

For more information, see Gillean Daffern's "Kananaskis Country Trail Guide Vol 1", Trail #36, "Prairie View Trail".

The stated hiking time is an estimate only, we are out to enjoy the day and will definitely not be in a rush. If you have concerns about being back in the city by a certain time please refrain from registering. When in doubt, don't come out!

It is my intention to arrive at Smitty's Restaurant at 8:00 am for breakfast where COC members receive 25% off of their food bill. If you would like to join me, please let me know in your sign-up comments.

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Appropriate attire including breathable quick dry fabric, wind breaker, rain gear (avoid cotton, jeans etc)
- Lots of water (2L recommended)
- Lunch/snacks
- Car Pool $$
- Bag for dirty boots
See our Checklist

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Camera
First Aid Kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Hwy 1 west to Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40). Head south on Hwy 40 just past the Barrier Lake Vistor Centre and watch for the Barrier Dam Day Use area. Park here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $60.00 (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:

- 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: