Elk Island - Amisk Wuche & Beaver Pond Trails - Sun, Feb 10 2013

Elk Island - Amisk Wuche & Beaver Pond Trails (2/10/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 10 2013 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 10 2013 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

3-4 hours + travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Sandie
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

I would like to spend about 3-4 hours in Elk Island National Park snowshoeing the Amisk Wuche and Beaver Pond Trails.

Below is some more info about the two trails:
- Amisk Wuche Trail (2.5km, 1-1.5 hours) (#5 on the map above) - Amisk Wuche is the Cree Indian name for Beaver Hills. The trail winds through aspen, birch and spruce stands. A series of floating boardwalks takes the trail across small kettle lakes and beaver ponds. Excellent snowshoe trail.
- Beaver Pond Trail (3.5km, 1-2 hours) (#7 on the map above) - Trappers had completely eliminated beaver from the park area by the mid 1800s. Park staff successfully re- introduced them in the park in the 1940s. This trail is characterized by evidence of beaver activity near the trailhead. Lodges that are overgrown with vegetation are abandoned. The open aspen forest and sedge meadows along this trail are ideal for birdwatching in summer and observing large mammals grazing in winter.

Please pack a lunch or sufficient snacks as we will eat lunch either at one of the trailheads or along the trail.

If you don't have snowshoes, you will need to rent some in advance. They are available for rent at MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) and Totem Outdoor Outfitters.

** If there is not sufficient snow cover on Sunday, then we will just do a hike instead on the same trails. With this in mind, please ensure you also have suitable footwear for hiking in the winter, plus ice cleats/grips.

** CARPOOLERS: Meetup at 10:00am at the Belvedere LRT Station. We will leave there at 10:15am at the latest. See below for more info.

*** EVERYONE: We will meet up at the Amisk Wuche trailhead which is located 14.4km north of Highway 16, 400m north of the Astotin Lake Area turnoff. Look for my silver Toyota Rav4.

Required Items to Bring:
- good winter hiking or snow boots
- snowshoes
- ice cleats/grips
- appropriate clothing (layers)
- lunch / snacks
- water, energy drink, and/or warm drink
- money for park entrance fee ($7.80/adult) or a valid annual National Parks Canada pass

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Elk Island National Park is located approximately 40 minutes from Edmonton, via Highway 16 East (Yellowhead Trail).

Turn left (north) at the signed turnoff for the main gate of Elk Island.

We will meet up at the Amisk Wuche trailhead which is located 14.4km north of Highway 16, 400m north of the Astotin Lake Area turnoff. Look for my silver Toyota Rav4.br>

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

100Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

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 $29.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Friday, May 3, 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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