This hike climbs a ridge, part of the famous "Pasque Mountain Horseshoe"
The final push is rather steep, but the views are amazing.
Hike Difficulty: moderate to strenuous
Hiking Distance: 15.4 kilometres return
Elevation Gain: 729 metres
Elevation Loss: 21 metres
Driving Distance: 135 km from Calgary, one way
Trailhead Location: 22 km South of Highwood Junction, on highway 940 (good gravel road)
Contact: Bob Wilson, (403) 228-9057 (home), (403) 808-8470 (cell), Wilson72@Telus.net
Safety Precautions:
This area is very popular with bears! Please have bear spray and have it ready to use. Also, please stay in (2 metres apart) groups.
This ridge is a high mountain ridge, and we will need to be very wary of potential lightning strikes.
The beginning area of this trail can be "squishy", so waterproof boots are a good idea.
Special Pandemic Conditions:
• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to changes in government
restrictions.
• No carpooling - meet at trailhead or at a junction and convoy to trailhead.
• No food / snack sharing.
• Bring your own wipes and hand sanitizer and a mask.
• Social distancing and any other rules set out by authorities must be followed. Please respect
others.
• Washrooms may not be available - please be prepared to pack out what you bring in, such as
Toilet paper, etc.
• Please make yourself aware of the risks in participating in this sort of event and decide
accordingly.
• Don`t forget the usual items; bear spray, proper clothing, water, food, equipment and first aid kit.
• Trip participants are asked to provide their cell contact information and emergency contact
information to the trip coordinator, prior to, due to the 'meet at trail head' requirement.
• Please do not sign up if you are experiencing any flu like, cold, or Covid19 symptoms.