The Long Haul - Downtown to Laurier Park, and Back! - Sat, Sep 19 2009

The Long Haul - Downtown to Laurier Park, and Back! (9/19/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Victoria Park Parking lot - River Valley Road

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 19 2009 9:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 18 2009 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

4-5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Donna
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet at the Victoria Park parking lot in the river valley and leave for the hike promptly at 9:30 AM . We will begin by climbing up a flight of stairs to cross the Menzies pedestrian bridge, and proceed west along the river below the University. We will cross to the north bank at Groat Road and follow the paved path down to MacKinnon Ravine, climbing out at 142nd Street and following Summit Drive to where we can tie into the river valley trail network again. We will continue to Laurier Park by the Valley Zoo, where we will pause for lunch. Make sure you bring a snack or sandwich and plenty of fluids. Crossing the bridge at the Buena Vista off-leash area, we will begin our return, following the trail back along the river by Hawrelak Park, re-crossing at Groat Road, and returning to our vehicles at Victoria Park. We expect to be back at 2:00 or 2:30PM.

If we are moving quickly and the bridge is open to pedestrian traffic, we might also have the option of continuing along the river to cross the Quesnel Bridge before starting our return, and including sections of the river valley trails by the Whitemud Equestrian Centre. We will make that decision when we reach Laurier Park.

The estimated time and distance of this hike puts it into the ‘Moderate to Difficult’ category. The hike is expected to take between four and five hours and will cover some 16-18 km. The speed will be between three and four km per hour, which is reasonably fast; if you prefer to amble along at a gentler pace, please consider a different hike. This is not a nature walk.

Required Items to Bring:
This hike will proceed rain or shine. While some of the trails are paved, others are dirt or gravel and can be slippery, especially when wet. Please select proper footwear, and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Bring Lunch, extra fluids

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Come East or West onto River Valley Road, and park in the SE corner of Victoria Park parking lot, not at the Golf Course!

Notes:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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