Sunrise to sunset: Elk Island (photography hike) - Sat, Dec 6 2025

Sunrise to sunset: Elk Island (photography hike) (12/6/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Astotin Lake, Elk Island National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 6 2025 6:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 4 2025 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Full day

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Beata
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Please note: Details will be updated soon. Carpool meet time is 6:30 AM at Bonnie Doon Mall for a 6:45 AM departure.
For those not in the carpool who will be meeting at the event location, please be at Astotin Lake for 7:45 AM.

Come join us to capture the sunrise with some opportunistic photo hiking (or snowshoeing) on the trails of the elusive elk at Elk Island National Park. We will start our adventure at Astotin Lake, followed by lunch at Astotin Lake. Our second hike/snowshoe will be longer: to be determined.

This will be a moderately paced hike ( ~4km/hr) with occasional stops to photograph wildlife or other scenic views. Photo stops will be no more than 10-15 minutes in duration depending on what we encounter. Non-photographers are welcome as this is a combination hiking/snowshoe and photography trip.

This will be a hike or snowshoe event. Participants should be prepared and or expect any weather possibilities for this day. Bring layers, your snowshoes and/or ice grips or microspikes and don't forget your cameras!

We will stay warm near a camp fire for lunch and roast hotdogs and other goodies. Share some food.

Required Items to Bring:
snowshoes
ice grips/micropikes
poles
appropriate clothing/footwear
camera
water/hot drink
lunch/snacks
$$ for carpool (pls bring change if you have it)
Elk Island entry fee for Nat'l Park Pass
Potluck items
blanket

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

***Meet for a 7:45 AM departure from Astotin Lake, Elk Island

Elk Island National Park is located approximately 45 minutes from Edmonton, via Highway 16 East (Yellowhead).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:45 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 Monday, November 10, 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!