Cooking Lake- Blackfoot Hike - Sun, Sep 28 2008

Cooking Lake- Blackfoot Hike (9/28/2008)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Waskahegan Staging Area of Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 28 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:55:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 - 6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Donna
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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will hike approximately 15 km depending on the group and the paths we choose. The terrain is gently rolling hills and the fall colours should be in full bloom.
We will stop at one of the shelters (probably Meadow) for lunch, and please bring enough water because there is no potable water in the park.
I tend to hike rain or shine, so if the weather is bad, bring your rain gear!

Required Items to Bring:
Good walking shoes.
Water.
Lunch in a day pack.
Clothing for the weather.
money for the carpool and possible refreshment stop on the way home.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Extra clothes, possibly rain gear.
Binoculars (?).

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

24 km east of Sherwood Park on Wye Road. Follow the road signs. The park is on the south edge of Elk Island National Park. Park close to the wooden shelter at the Waskahegan Staging Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

72Km

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 $20.88 (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.

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