Emily Murphy Park to Buena Vista Footbridge Loop/Pre-trip meeting for Kananaskis Backpacking Trip - Mon, Aug 15 2016

Emily Murphy Park to Buena Vista Footbridge Loop/Pre-trip meeting for Kananaskis Backpacking Trip (8/15/2016)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Emily Murphy Park - parking lot nearest Groat Bridge
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Aug 15 2016  6:25 PM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 15 2016 5:30:00 PM
Event Duration:2-2.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ryan
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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:20
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Note: This hike is open to all, but it is particularly encouraged that the participants in the upcoming Kananaskis backpacking trip try to attend, as we'll use the opportunity to discuss tenting partnerships, carpool arrangements and other logistical details for the trip.

We will meet in the parking lot at Emily Murphy Park (NW corner nearest the Groat Road bridge) at 6:25pm for registration, leaving at 6:30pm SHARP.

The hike will begin by heading west into Hawrelak Park and crossing the river at the Buena Vista footbridge. We will continue through Buena Vista Park up the hill to Riverside Drive, continue back down into MacKinnon Ravine, then cross Groat Bridge over the river and return to Emily Murphy Park. The hike is posted moderate due to the distance, its about 10 km round trip, the pace will be moderate.

Required Items to Bring:
Appropriate footwear and clothing
Water
Sunscreen & bug repellent
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snack

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Emily Murphy Park is at Groat Road and Emily Murphy Park Road NW.

To get to Emily Murphy Park from Gateway Blvd/Calgary Trail: head west on 82nd Ave/ Whyte Ave, then turn right on 110 St, then turn left on Saskatchewan Drive.
Keep to the right and take Emily Murphy Park Rd., turn right into Emily Murphy Park.

If you are coming from the north on Groat Road: take the exit toward Parks Area, turn left then right onto Emily Murphy Park Rd, destination will be on the left.

Once in the park turn left at the T intersection and meet in parking lot near the Groat Road Bridge.


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Notes:

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Voluntary Donation:What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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