Chickakoo Dayhike - Sun, Apr 17 2011

Chickakoo Dayhike (4/17/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chickakoo Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 17 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 16 2011 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5 -3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Joanne M
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will explore the Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area north of Stony Plain. The trails are a series of loops offering intermittent views of a number of small lakes and a couple of different habitats. We will be going at a moderate pace, so those with some experience should be able to keep up, but we will mostly be hiking on the intermediate to advanced trails. There will be a number of steeps hills along the way, so be prepared for some exercise. The distance will be about 10-12km. Click here for a map of the trails.

If you are driving yourself and meeting at the trailhead, we will meet at the trailhead at 9:45AM and leave promptly at 10:00AM.

Or meet at the carpool location at 9:00 and leave at 9:15 am. Overflow lot at West Edmonton Mall. Just north of the mall.

For driving to Chichakoo... Major construction was underway on RR 779 but is reported to be open now. We should be able to use the usual access route off of Yellowhead, however, its your choice on driving... See the "Directions" section for more info.

Required Items to Bring:
***Good hiking/walking footwear
**Water and Lunch or Snack
Dress for the weather - it could get cold or even rain or snow.
Sunscreen
Bug spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Snack to eat on the trail
$$ for carpool
$$ for refreshments afterwards

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The RR 779 is now reported to be open. But for alternate access.... Please follow these instructions carefully for alternate access, and if you get lost, phone for directions. Basically, the route has been shifted to the East by one main Range Road (#274), and North to a different Township Road (#540).

Take Yellowhead (Highway 16) west to the Campsite Road turnoff at Spruce Grove, go north. Campsite Road becomes Range Rd. 274.

Turn west on Twp Rd. 540. It does a little jog north onto RR 275, then continues west at a T-intersection as Twp. Rd. 540 again..

Continue across RR#779 past a couple of small lakes, and in just a few kilometers you will see signs for Chickakoo directing you south down a gravel road. Look for the signs to the trailhead (upper parking lot.)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 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 Saturday, April 27, 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:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!