Gibbons Trans Canada Trail - Sun, Feb 14 2016

Gibbons Trans Canada Trail (2/14/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Echo Glen Park, Gibbons

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 14 2016 2:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:15 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 14 2016 11:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

2 Hours, plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark G
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The town of Gibbons is rich in history. We will hike along the Sturgeon River Valley and part of the Athabasca Landing Trail (and official section of the current Trans Canada Trail). The trail follows old tracks of freight wagons that brought goods from Fort Edmonton to Athabasca Landing in the late 1800's. We will start on the West side of town at Echo Glen Park.

We will also hike the forested river valley trails on the old Gibbons homestead. The Gibbons' family homestead was the first stop on the Athabasca Landing Trail, just before the turn of the century. The trail was built for travellers on their way to Athabasca, and then further destinations such as the Klondike gold rush in the Yukon. This hike will be somewhat of a historic tour back in time, while we hike along the scenic Sturgeon River.

See the Trans Canada Trail website

Required Items to Bring:
- Appropriate hiking footwear and clothing
- Water
- Ice grips recommended for icy sections

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Money for beverages and food for after the hike.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions: Travel north on 97 St. Edmonton, (HWY 28) 30 km to Gibbons. Turn right into Gibbons off HWY 28. First left after the bridge, before the train tracks to get to Echo Glen Park. Look for the park sign. The parking lot is a circle of boulders.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

70Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:15 PM

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 $20.30 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Thursday, April 18, 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.

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