Description: The Watridge Lake and Karst Spring Hike is an easy 4.0 kilometer walk to a beautifully lake and is one of the finest Cutthroat Lakes in Alberta.
• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to inclement weather or forest fires.
• Carpooling - use at your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.
• 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.
Hiking Distance: 4.0 Kilometers / 3 to 4 Hours (One Way)
Elevation Gain: 60 Meters / 200 Feet
Maximum Elevation Gain: 1798 Meters / 5900 Feet
Travel Distance: 153 Kilometers One Way / 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Rendezvous Point: North Edworthy Park, northeast corner. Please arrive 15 minutes before so a vehicle convey can be arranged, as we will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. sharp.
Event Coordinator: For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Bob at (403) 228-9057 or by email wilson72@telus.net. On the day of the event, call or text me at (403) 808-8470 if your plans have changed.
If you have inquiries regarding the hike from Thursday, June 15th to Thursday, June 22nd, please contact Lori at (403) 283-7386 or by email at ldavidson@telus.net.
Guest Policy: The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member, from outside the club, attending an event at this time.
Pet Policy: Pets will not be allowed.
Please remember to purchase your Kananaskis Conservation Pass ahead of time if you are a driver for carpooling purposes.
A minimum of 4 members are required for the event to go ahead as scheduled.