Mark's Nordegg Fall Colours Explorer: Cline River/ Pinto Lake Trail - Sat, Sep 30 2017

Mark's Nordegg Fall Colours Explorer: Cline River/ Pinto Lake Trail (9/30/2017)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cline River/ David Thompson Country/ Bighorn Backcountry

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 30 2017 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 29 2017 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1 day, 25 KM-30 KM

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark G
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Member Cost:

None

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:

Itinerary:

THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS

Come out to see the fall colours in the front range mountains in Bighorn Backcountry.

We will keep a fairly brisk pace with some steep hills. Good physical condition is a recommended prerequisite.

The trail head is just on the south side of the Cline River bridge, on the west side of Highway 11. Coordinates are shown on the map.
The Continental Divide Trail Association has cleared and improved the trail just last Summer. We plan on hiking into the established Waterfalls Creek campsite (for lunch near the waterfalls). We will then explore some more in the area based on the timing and weather (optional return to the cars sooner if necessary). Click HERE FOR BROCHURE & MAP for more info about the Cline River/Pinto Lake Trail ( the trail is on the top of the map on the second page of the brochure ) . I plan on doing a back packing trip next Summer where we can do many more trails around Pinto Lake itself such as the waterfalls, caves, and the "Trees of Renown".
Pinto lake was named after renowned geologist Arthur Coleman's cantankerous pack horse in 1893 (the lake is below Mt.Coleman and Sunset Pass). Seems Pinto created enough grief to get this lake named after him. The White Goat Wilderness area and the Cline River Valley are in view from the trail. This is the same trail that the famous explorer Mary Schaffer travelled with her companions over Sunset Pass/ Pinto Lake Pass from the Banff area.

Carpool payment: for those that do want the EOC to arrange the carpool for you, we have a new communal payment system. Please DO NOT pay your drivers en route. Passengers will pay Mark when they get to the staging area and he will distribute the money to the carpool drivers evenly.

Click HERE for more info and tips on backpacking and hiking.

We'll meet at the carpool, just outside the Starbucks for 6:00 AM, so we can be in Nordegg for 9:00 AM.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking boots
Day backpack
Food/snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head south on Highway 2 to Red Deer, then west on Highway 11 through Sylvan and Rocky Mountain House. More detailed directions will be given out at carpool
The trail head is just on the south side of the Cline River bridge, on the west side of Highway 11. Coordinates are shown on the map.
Be sure Check out the AMA Road Report before driving. See AMA website for conditions.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

700Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 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 $203.00 (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.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

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