Canada Day hike: Valley Zoo to Riverside Drive - Tue, Jul 1 2014

Canada Day hike: Valley Zoo to Riverside Drive (7/1/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Meet at the small parking lot in Buena Vista Road next to the Valley Zoo parking lot

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jul 1 2014 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jul 1 2014 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

2.5 hours approx

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Start Canada Day with a nice hike in the River Valley!

Meet at the small parking lot next to the main parking lot for the Edmonton Valley Zoo, located at the eastern end of Buena Vista Road.
You can access Buena Vista Road via the traffic circle at 87 Avenue / 142 Street in the West End.

**Note that as from July 1st, the bridge on 102 Avenue over Groat Road (by the Royal Alberta Museum) will be closed long-term for bridge replacement works. Allow additional time to get to the West End**

We will meet at 10:00 am for a 10:10 start.
I will be standing by a grey Hyundai wagon and wearing a yellow EOC cap so you can recognise me.

This will be a moderate-brisk hike.

We will head north from Buena Vista Road through the doggie park and stay on the scenic trails on the west side of the river. We'll then do the long-ish steady climb to Riverside Drive and walk the short distance to Ian M's favourite viewpoint in Edmonton, where we'll spend a few minutes enjoying the view.
We'll then return to the start point direct.

Please note the following:
1/ Event duration is estimated at 2.5 hrs approx.
2/ The hike will be at a brisk pace - up to 5km/h.
3/ There is a moderate but steady climb in MacKenzie Ravine, and more of a gradient up to Riverside Drive.
4/ Dogs are welcome on this hike, please include them when you sign up.

Required Items to Bring:
Suitable clothing and footwear for the conditions.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From 87 Avenue / 142 Street, head east on Buena Vista Road, go past the main entrance to the Zoo parking lot and you will see a smaller parking lot on the right.
Look for me with my grey Hyundai Elantra and a yellow EOC cap.

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!