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Watridge Lake and Karst Spring Hike / Smith-Dorrien Highway / Kananaskis Country



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. 

When:
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada) (UTC-07:00)
Where:
Edworthy Park, North Parking Lot, Northeast Corner. Look for the Grey Camry Toyota.
Map to Edworthy
Shaganappi & Montgomery View NW
Calgary, AB  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Robert S Wilson
Trip Coordinator
Category:
I - Hiking
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
Paid Events
All payments are final. Please review the charge(s) and know what you are paying.
Refunds may be considered in extenuating circumstances, if there is no cost to the Club, or if the event is full and another member fills your spot. A $25.00 fee will apply. Inform your event host, and treasurer@calgaryskiclub.org as soon as possible.
Please arrange appropriate cancellation insurance.

Free Events
If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible. Doing so ensures we are not waiting for you and allows others to register. Please email the event host if you missed the cancellation cut-off date and cannot cancel online.
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
11
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