Ribbon Falls Sunday hike - Sun, Jul 2 2017

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Kananaskis Village - Ribbon Creek

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 2 2017 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 2 2017 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~9 hours includes driving

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Distance: 21 km (round trip)
Elevation gain to falls: 350 m

This is a wonderful hike leading through a steep canyon to the Falls. Several bridges make the route especially scenic.

Required Items to Bring:

- lunch, snacks, water

- good hiking boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
- poles
- bear spray and bug spray for ticks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Hwy 1, turn south on Hwy 40 to the Nakiska and Kananaskis Village turnoff. Turn west on the paved road signed for Kananaskis Village and Ribbon Creek. Immediately cross a bridge over Kananaskis River. At 0.8 km turn left. At 1 km turn right. Pass the youth hostel, then a covered picnic shelter, both on the right. At 1.6 km reach Ribbon Creek Day Use Area trailhead parking lot. Continue to the far west end.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

165Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $52.80 (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!