Description:
Fire Lookouts are a natural magnet for hikers, for fairly obvious reasons. They sit up high with commanding views that often take in a 360 degree panorama. Oftentimes, they have wide supply trails leading up to them (though most supply is by helicopter these days). Kananaskis Fire Lookout is one of the lowest elevation Lookouts. If features a really good, fairly short and easy access "trail". It's mostly a road with a gentle grade leading up from the nearest access point on Highway 40.
As always, remember that this Lookout is someone's home and workplace. Please stay away from the buildings, but feel free to use the picnic tables that are there for visitors.
• Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to inclement weather or forest fires.
• 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 Covid-19 symptoms.
Hiking Distance: 13.4 Kilometers Return
Height Gain: 432 Meters / 1417 Feet
High Point: 2118 Meters / 6950 Feet
Travel Distance: 135 Kilometers One Way / 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Rendezvous Point: North Edworthy Park, Northeast Corner. Look for the Yellow Ford Focus. 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 Paul at (403) 270-7870 or by email at paul.omlin@yahoo.ca.
Guest Policy: The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member, from outside the Club, attending an event at this time.
Pet Policy: No pets allowed.
Please Note: A minimum of 4 members will be required for the event to go ahead as schedule.
Please ensure that you have purchased your Kananaskis Conservation Pass in your advance.