Description: A fascinating early season hike. We’ll get a change to visit the Drumheller Badlands with rock formations, cactus, fossil beds and early spring flowers.
• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to changes in government
restrictions.
• Carpooling – please use your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.
• 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.
Hiking Distance: 7.5 Kilometers / 3 to 4 Hours
Elevation Gain: 47 Meters / 154 Feet
Maximum Elevation Gain: 208 Meters / 682 Feet
Travel Distance: 112 Kilometers One Way / 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Not much elevation gain, but there are two 1.5 meter embankments that will have to be descended hand-over-hand, . Please wear long pants for the low brush and check yourself for ticks afterwards. Much of the trail is open, however. The undulating nature of the terrain will provide good exercise.
Rendezvous Point: North Edworthy Park. Please arrive 15 minutes before so a vehicle convey can be arranged, as we will be leaving at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
Event Coordinator: For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Bob at (403) 228-9057, (403) 808-8470 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.
Policy on Pets: All trips / events will be no pets unless expressly noted. Other than service dogs, participation with pets is to be approved by the Event Host or Organizer.
Members are responsible for keeping their pet under control and on a leash at all times and abiding by Park and other regulations. (Unless in a designated off-leash area with the Organizer’s blessing). Members may be banned from trips if they do not keep their dog on a leash and fail to pick up after their pet.
Guest Policy: The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member attending an event at this time due to the pandemic situation and potential liability issues. Once the government has lifted and has relaxed restrictions, guests are more than welcome to attend two events, as per the Calgary Ski Club Policy prior to Covid-19.