| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: |  | Hike | |
| Event Location: | |
Near Drumheller | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Fri, May 5 2017
10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Thu, May 4 2017 8:00:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | ~5 Hrs. | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D3: Moderate | |
| Event Coordinator(s): | |
Geoff Chiddell
Marg
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 4 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 1 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
Yes
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| Itinerary: |
Horseshoe Canyon, which gets its name
from
its horseshoe shape, is approximately 3
kilometres
long extending from Highway 9 to Kneehill Creek
area. This miniature 'Grand Canyon' viewpoint
shows the variations of volcanic and
sedimentary
strata in the canyon. We'll hike in
approximately 4 or 5 km one way, following the
creek beyond the
canyon until the trail fizzles in the ever-
thickening forest. Trail is rough/steep in
places, expect some exploration off the main
trails and to search out a few geocaches as
well.
We'll choose an alternate location if
it's raining on Friday or has recently rained
as the bentonite clay gets slippery. But we are
heading out somewhere no matter the weather.
We'll plan to be back at carpool by
about
5:00 PM. NOTE THE
ODDBALL CARPOOL LOCATION CENTRALIZED NEAR HWY 1
AND HWY 2.
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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
| ![](/image/spacer.gif") | Recommended Items to Bring:
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | Take Highway 2 N to Highway 72. Head E on Highway
72, and continue NE on Highway 9. Horseshoe
Canyon
will be on the left side of the road. | |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 270Km |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
9:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $86.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Sunday, September 8, 2024). 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.
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| Notes: |
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |