Lusk Creek Geocache-Finding Hike - Fri, Apr 21 2017

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Barrier Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 21 2017 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 21 2017 9:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

~7 hours includes round-trip driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Geoff Chiddell
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Let's enjoy a 8.5 km moderate hiking trail with 210 m elevation gain and frequent glimpses of the prairies and the Rockies front range. Admire a recent forestry operation which opened up these views (haha). Please prepare for bushwacking near this trail for finding geocaches along the way. "The hunt is half the fun."

Do expect to encounter muddy patches and water- logged areas.

We will be back in Calgary by about 4:30 PM.

Required Items to Bring:
- Good boots or sturdy hiking shoes
- Gaiters (keep the ticks out of your boots)
- Plenty of water + lunch
- Plastic bag for muddy boots after hiking

Recommended Items to Bring:
- GPS unit or smartphone-app for locating geocaches
- gaiters, poles
- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway #1 west and turn onto Highway 40 south into Kananaskis. Regroup at the Barrier Lake Visitor Info Center. Drive 1 km further south on Highway 40. Turn left (east) on the gravel Highway 68. Go 6.5 km uphill on this graded gravel road and turn left into the Lusk Creek Recreation Area parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

145Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $46.40 (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:

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!