Sulphur Springs / Elbow Valley Trails Hike - Thu, Jun 18 2020

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Sulphur Springs / Elbow Valley Trails Hike (6/18/2020)

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:

Kananaskis/near Bragg Creek-Station Flats Hwy 66

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jun 18 2020 9:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jun 17 2020 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim Fischer
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Member Cost:

None

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Covid Notice:
1) Have you travelled in the last 14 days?
2) Are you showing any symptoms, been in contact with a confirmed case, or been tested positive at all?
3) Have you read and understood the current restrictions that are club policy during the COVID-19 situation?

Please answer these questions in the comments section during the sign-up process , in addition to signing the waiver. Your coordinator has been instructed to remove you from the event if you do not answer or comply with these questions. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in you being evicted from the event even after it has commenced. Your coordinator has this discretion and you could be reported to the club if you create problems. The COC is attempting to keep all members safe and asks for your respect during these difficult times. If you do not wish to follow these temporary restrictions you should not sign up but are welcome to continue after the restrictions have been removed.

Distance: 12.5km loop
Elevation Gain: Around 215m net, 515m total
Pace: Relaxed
Weather Forecast: Cloudy, high of 14°C, 40% chance of showers

This trail climbs & swoops through a beautiful foothills setting where one can reach satisfying viewpoints that provide vistas of the Elbow Valley & Prairie Mountain. There will be some steep parts so be prepared for a workout. Trail may be muddy in sections.

References:
· GemTrek Bragg Creek & Sheep Valley Map
· Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Trail Guide, 4th edition, Volume 2

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking boots
Rain jacket
Water
Bear spray
Lunch & snacks.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking Poles
Plastic bag for muddy boots/shoes and change of shoes
hand sanitizer

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Coming from the North: follow the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) to the Highway 22 overpass, follow Highway 22 through Bragg Creek to the Highway 66 Junction, turn right and follow Highway 66 to the Station Flats parking area.
From the South: connect onto Highway 66 and follow the directions to Elbow Falls until you reach the Station Flats parking lot.
The parking lot is on the right hand side of the road 1.5 km past Allen Bill.

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: