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Lower Cataract Creek Hike

Lower Cataract Creek

Description:
  

 

Lower Cataract Creek is an amazing trip through occasionally overgrown trails to two beautiful and majestic waterfalls, with deep turquoise and green pools.

Potential Hazards:

Warning:  this trail is adjacent to dangerous cliffs.  The trail is quite safe, but please be very careful when you approach the edge to get that great picture or view.  Also, overgrown sections of trail may have the odd branch to scratch one or the odd root to watch out for.

•  Events are subject to cancellation or change due to inclement weather or forest fires.   

•  Carpooling - use 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: 19 Kilometers / Approximately 7 hours (In and out)

Elevation Gain: 200 Meters / 656 Feet

Travel Distance:  125 Kilometers One Way / 1 Hour and 30 Minutes

Difficulty Level:  Moderate

Special Equipment:
   You will need water shoes in order to cross the creek.

Rendezvous Point:  Heritage Park Gravel parking lot under the big "H".  Please arrive 15 minutes before so a vehicle convey can be arranged, as we bee leaving at 7:30 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.


Guest Policy:
The Club is currently discouraging guests of a member, from outside the Club, attending an event at this time.

Policy on Pets:  No Pets Allowed.


Please Note:
  A minimum of 4 members are required for event to go ahead as scheduled



When:
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 7:30 AM until 7:00 PM
Where:
Heritage Park, Gravel Parking Lot. Heritage Drive West off 14th Street S.W. Then second entrance o
Heritage Park Carpool Meeting Location
Heritage Dr & 14th St S.W.
Calgary, AB  

Canada
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Robert S Wilson
Category:
I - Hiking
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, August 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Capacity:
15
Available Slots:
12
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