Sandie's Hike: Waskahegan Staging Area - Sat, Jul 10 2021

Sandie's Hike: Waskahegan Staging Area (7/10/2021)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Waskahegan Staging Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 10 2021  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 10 2021 8:30:00 AM
Event Duration:~3-3.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Sandie
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

**Please note:
- This will be a moderately paced walk of ~5km/hr.
- This event will be weather dependent, please check the EOC calendar and your email for any updates.

About this walk: ~13km, ~3-3.5 hours
There are almost 85km of hiking trails at Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, so let's check out some of the trails accessed from the Waskahegan Staging Area trailhead!

The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. We will stop at the half way point (Meadow Shelter) for some lunch. Here is a link for your info: Cooking Lake/Blackfoot guide.

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*Please feel free to send donations ($2 per event or $20 for the year) via PayPal or PC Banking directly to our Treasurer, Donna M, at: treasurer@edmontonoutdoorclub.com


Required Items to Bring:
- Hand sanitizer
- Your own food & water
- Appropriate footwear & clothing
- Sunscreen & bug repellent		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Snacks
- Hiking poles
- Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions: Waskahegan Staging Area is located 24 km east of Sherwood Park, south of Hwy. #16 (directly south of Elk Island Nat'l Pk on RR#210).
From Sherwood Park, the highway turns into Wye Road (a.k.a. Hwy. #630). Turn north (left) onto Range Road #210.

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.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!