Camrose - Stoney Creek Park Trails - Sun, May 8 2016

Camrose - Stoney Creek Park Trails (5/8/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Stoney Creek Centre, Camrose, Alberta

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 8 2016 12:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 8 2016 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Approximately 3 hours of hiking, plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

For a change of scenery, we will hike through a trail network in Camrose. The Stoney Creek Park trail network is maintained by the Camrose Ski Club (for winter xc skiing), and is a delight to hike in the warmer months.

We will begin our hike at the Stoney Creek Centre, and work our way south through the park, which follows a valley floor. At the south end of the park we will reach the Camrose Ski Club's biathlon range.

As we begin our hike near the Stoney Creek Centre we will see the remains of the Camrose Ski Jump, which is a very impressive landmark! Decades ago, people came from all around to watch ski jumping tournaments in Camrose, and a fierce rivalry built up between the Camrose and Edmonton Ski Clubs, after a bigger jump was constructed at Edmonton's Connors Hill. The Edmonton ski jump no longer exists -- the last tournament at Connors Hill was held in 1975, and the ski jump was demolished in 1978. Ski jumping continued in Camrose through 1990, when it hosted the Alberta Winter Games, but today the jump is no longer in use. The citizens of Camrose are actively debating the future of the ski jump, which may be demolished later this year.

Our total hiking distance from the Stoney Creek Centre to the south end of the park, and then back, will be about 12 km. If people are interested, we may extend our hike by an extra 2-3 kilometres, heading north to the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus, before heading back to our cars. Trail maps for the area are available at:www. camroseskiclub.com/maps/.

Required Items to Bring:
Weather appropriate clothing
Water
Snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Bonnie Doon Mall:
- follow Whyte Ave/Sherwood Park Freeway east to Anthony Henday Drive
- follow Anthony Henday Drive south
- exit on Hwy 14, travel east to Hwy 21
- follow Hwy 21 south towards Camrose
- travel east on Hwy 13 into Camrose
- follow Hwy 13A south to Marker Drive
- follow Marker Drive east to Parkview Drive
- briefly follow Parkview Drive south to 39th Avenue (the first right)
- follow 39 Ave to reach the Stoney Creek Centre (a community hall), where you will find parking

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

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 $58.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Tuesday, April 23, 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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