Hunchback Hill hike - Sat, May 19 2018

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Powderface Trail Road, near Lusk Pass access

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 19 2018 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 19 2018 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

estimate 8 hours including the two-way driving

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Geoff Chiddell
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Hike up Hunchback Hill near Powderface Trail.
Hiking Distance is 7 km, Elevation gain is 420 m, High Point 2097m above sea level First 2.2 km is on a good trail, last 1.7 to the Hunchback south summit is off-trail following flagging tape and is somewhat steep.
I've done this hike once before.
We have the option to hike considerably further to the lower north Hunchback hill summits or to Lusk Pass.

Required Items to Bring:
- hiking boots or good-tread running shoes
- food and water
- layered clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
- trekking poles, camera, sense of adventure

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive 33 km west on Highway 1 from the Valley Ridge access. Turn on Highway 68 (Sibbald Flats road) and drive 23 km south / west. some gravel sectionsTurn left, south, on the Powderface Trail Road gravel road and go about 10 km to park beside this road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

132Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $42.24 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Friday, May 9, 2025). This is based on $0.16/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Notes:

Downloadable GPX File HERE
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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