Lakeview Trail - Elk Island National Park - Sat, Jan 19 2008

Lakeview Trail - Elk Island National Park (1/19/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Snow Shoe

Event Location:

Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 19 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 17 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.5 to 2 hours plus driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jeff S
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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:

Itinerary:

We will drive out to Elk Island Park and meet at Astotin Lake area. The trailhead for the Lakeview Trail can be reached by parking near the boat launch and walking over the small hill near the lake.

We will snowshoe the Lakeview Trail which is 3.3km and about 1 hour. We will try and have our packed lunch at Astotin Lake at a picque-nicque shelter or bench overlooking the lake.

This will be a very slow paced snowshoe and the trail is quite easy so we will have lots of time to enjoy the winter scenary in Elk Island and Astotin Lake.

Please note that your co-ordinator has not done this trail before, please allow time and patience for any unforseen circumstances.

Required Items to Bring:

warm, layered clothing
toque, gloves, face protection
winter jacket
snow pants or other similar warm pant
snowshoes
snacks
packed lunch
hiking or winter boots
really warm socks, maybe a spare
water or other hydration
parks pass or $ for entry into Park ($6.80/adult)

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

hiking/ski poles
warm liquid in a thermos
camera
sunglasses/ ski goggles

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:

10:15 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 Friday, April 25, 2025). 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!