(Almost) Midsummer evening hike: Chickakoo - Fri, Jun 20 2014

(Almost) Midsummer evening hike: Chickakoo (6/20/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 20 2014 7:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:15 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 20 2014 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 - 5 hours approx (including travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian 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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

As it is almost the longest day of the year, let's do a scenic evening hike outside the city and enjoy the start of the weekend!

Please note that this event takes place on Friday EVENING.

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.
However, depending upon group preferences, weather, and daylight etc, we may not be doing all of the 14km.
I am thinking that all being well, we will walk for at least 2 hours - to be confirmed on the day.

Parkland County webpage

Chickakoo trail map

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.

There will be a carpool for this event if required - meeting at 6:00pm at the overflow parking lot for the West Edmonton Mall, on the north side of 90 Avenue, approximately by 175 Street.
Look for me with my grey Hyundai wagon, and I will be wearing a yellow EOC cap so you can spot me.
Although it will be Friday rush-hour, we will need carpoolers to get to the meeting place in time, so we can leave by 6:15pm at the latest.
If you are travelling by transit, remember that the carpool location is on the opposite side of the WEM from the transit centre, and you will need to allow approx 15 mins to walk through the Mall to the carpool.
I want to arrive at Chickakooo by 7:00pm, so 6:15pm will be the carpool departure time - and we cannot wait for latecomers.

We will meet at 7:00pm at Chickakoo, and be on the trails by 7:15pm. Remember it is almost midsummer, so it should be daylight until well after 9pm.
However, just in case we run out of daylight (eg. really overcast skies) please bring a flashlight / headlamp.

We will need to stay fairly close together as a group, so any real "speed demons" or "slowcoaches" will either need to slow down or speed up as appropriate, or find another event.
Please note that the hike may be postponed / cut short in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms.
Be prepared for any weather conditions!

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Snacks
Suitable walking/hiking clothing and footwear
Headlamp / flashlight

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

Bug spray
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):

84Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:15 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 $24.36 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, April 25, 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!