Wood Bison Trail - Fri, Apr 2 2010

Wood Bison Trail (4/2/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 2 2010 1:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 12:45 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 1 2010 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 - 4 hours plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jeff S
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will hike the Wood Bison Trail in Elk Island National Park. This trail is of moderate difficulty and is ~19km long and the terrain is a mixture of flat with some minor rolling hills. I do expect to maintain a fairly brisk or moderate pace, about 4km/hour. Also, as this is early spring, please expect and be prepared for any variety of weather and trail conditions. I will be observing the weather and trail conditions throughout the week and will advise the group of any information. Thirdly, regarding the car pool. I will be at the car pool but will not be returning to Edmonton. I will organize the car pool accordingly. We will meet at 12:30pm and leave promptly at 12:45pm. Lastly, there is a park entrance fee of $7.80/adult. I have a valid parks pass so if anybody has one, please bring it.

About the trail, the trail is on the south side of the highway and wood bison, the largest mammal in North America have called this area home since 1963. The area is also home to moose, elk, deer and a wide range of small mammals and birds.

For further info

Required Items to Bring:
-water (1L should be good)
-snacks as needed
-hiking boots or hiking shoes
-warm and layered clothing
-other appropriate clothing for the weather
-money for park entrance fee, $7.80/adult

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the Yellowhead Highway east out of Edmonton. Travel east on Highway 16/Yellowhead approximately 20km past Ardrossan and then turn right opposite the main park road and follow the short driveway to the trailhead.
The trail is on the south side of the highway.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

12:45 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Wednesday, April 24, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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