WAITLIST: Devon trails - Sun, Oct 4 2015
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WAITLIST: Devon trails (10/4/2015)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Town of Devon | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sun, Oct 4 2015 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sun, Oct 4 2015 7:00:00 AM | ||||||
Event Duration: | 6 hrs + approx including travel | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Event Coordinator(s): |
Ian M
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 18 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 20 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 6 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
THERE IS NOW A WAITLIST FOR THIS EVENT -
HOWEVER THERE ARE OFTEN CANCELLATIONS FROM
EVENTS, SO YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GET ON THE EVENT
NEARER THE TIME.
If you are participating in the carpool - meet
at the overflow parking lot for the West
Edmonton Mall at 8:45am (directions below). If you are meeting in Devon, meet at 9:45am at the boat launch (directions below). There are around 14km of trails located in the North Saskatchewan River Valley around Devon, so we will go and check them out!
The event begins at the parking lot by the boat
launch at Devon, on the south bank of the North
Saskatchewan River.
I have classed this hike as "moderate to difficult" because there are a lot of steep sections where the trail rises and descends (including a tough section of switchbacks), which will prove challenging to many of us, but we will prevail!
We will pass by the golf course and campground
below, before climbing back up again. There are
even some "mini-hoodoos" to admire!
Bring some lunch and/or snacks, as we'll need
them! Please note that proper hiking footwear with good support and grip is essential, as some sections are steep and challenging, especially if underfoot conditions are wet and/or slippery.
Also please note that this is a group hike -
therefore "superfast hikers" should be prepared
to wait for the group as a whole throughout the
whole hike. Similarily - "less than superfast hikers" - please find the time to get some training hikes in before this one, so that you are not "caught cold" doing this one! In summary, this is not an easy hike - there are lots of significant gradients throughout the whole hike and you will get a good workout! However, it is a very scenic area and well worth visiting. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | If you are meeting in Devon (ie. not taking
part in the carpool) - meet at 9:45am at the
boat launch at Devon on the south bank of the
North Saskatchewan River. To get to Devon, follow Hwy 60 south from Edmonton and take the first turn into Devon south of the bridge. Take the first left, then left again, and go down the hill to the river bank. We will meet at the boat launch area, towards its eastern side. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 60Km | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 9:00 AM | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for 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 $17.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Saturday, May 4, 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! |