Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area - Sat, May 11 2013

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area (5/11/2013)

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:

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 11 2013 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 11 2013 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 - 5 hours approx

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian M
Larry C
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Come and explore the scenic trails at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area, west of Edmonton. There are four interlinking trails - Indian Ridge, Natures Way, Woodland Lookout and Cranberry Corner trails, in total around 14km. We will be stopping to allow for a light snack / lunch, midway.

Parkland County webpage

Chickakoo trail map

The meeting place / start point at Chickakoo is the larger of the parking lots.
Please open the link to the trail map, and you will see the words "The Point" shown on the plan on the east side of Chickakoo Lake itself.
The parking lot is located immediately to the east of "The Point".

The terrain is mainly gently rolling hills, but there are one or two steeper ones too. There are picnic tables and outhouses along the trails.

For the carpool, meet at the overflow parking lot north of the West Edmonton Mall (accessed via 90 Avenue) at 09:00 AM, for a 09:15 departure.
To recognise me, I will be wearing a yellow EOC cap and standing by a grey Hyundai wagon. Please make sure you know how to get to the overflow parking lot, and note that it is on the opposite side of the WEM from the transit centre!

We will begin the hike itself around 10:00 AM if you wish to meet us at the Chickakoo parking lot and not participate in the carpool.

Please note that although dogs are permitted on this event, Parkland County bylaws require dogs to be kept on a leash at all times.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Lunch/snacks
Suitable walking/hiking clothing and footwear

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

Trails may be soggy, water resistant or waterproof footwear may be applicable. Ice grips / traction devices - just in case! (surely not?!)
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

West on Highway 16 from Edmonton, turning north onto Highway 779 (range road 10) at the road sign. Follow the signs to Chickakoo or - left at Twp 534, right at RR 13, left to stay on RR 13 and then right at Chickakoo.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 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 $23.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, April 27, 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.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- 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:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!