Moss Lake Trail - Elk Island Nat'l Park - Sat, Aug 8 2009

Moss Lake Trail - Elk Island Nat'l Park (8/8/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 8 2009 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 8 2009 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours including driving 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet up at 9:30am at the carpool location & leave at 9:45am sharp - hopefully start hiking around 10:30am.

We will hike the moss lake trail (13 km) at Elk Island National Park. At around 12:30pm, we will stop and have our lunch at a nice spot.

The trail is moderate and has sevaral rolling hills so participants should be fit and ready for a good workout. We will be maintaining a moderate pace of ~4km/hr with snack/water breaks when needed.

Participants should be prepared and or expect any weather possibilites for this day.

This trail is on the north side of the highway and wood bison, the largest mammal in North America have called this area home since 1963. The area is also home to moose, elk, deer and a wide range of small mammals and birds. The trailhead is just minutes before Astotin Lake. If you hit Astotin Lake, you've gone a bit too far so just back track a little.

Please note that your coordinator has not hiked this particular trail previously. Please allow time and or patience for any unforseen circumstances.

Here is the map of Elk Island: http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn- np/ab/elkisland/visit/visit9d_e.asp

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Lunch & snack
$$ for carpool (pls bring change if you have it)
$7.80 for Elk Island entry fee or Nat'l Park Pass

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 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 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:
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