Rockbound Lake - Sun, Aug 19 2012

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 19 2012 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 19 2012 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours + driving time + dinner

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jorinda
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 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:

Yes

Itinerary:

Fragrance-free, please - chemical & fragrance sensitivities. Thank you. :)

Itinerary: Adapted from Don't Waste your Time in the Canadian Rockies

16.8 km
Elevation Gain: 760 m

This will be a weather-dependent, slower-moderate paced hike so that we can really enjoy a full day.

Ed and I will stop in Canmore after the hike for pizza at Patrino's www.patrinoscanmore.ca

- please indicate in your registration notes whether you are interested in joining us!

Nestled beneath the colossal ramparts of Castle Mountain, Rockbound Lake is part of an elemental landscape of water, rock and sky, inspiring in its simplicity. Wildflower displays, larches, intriguing geology, and human history add interest to this outing. This is a rigorous outing to a high valley hidden behind the ramparts of Castle Mountain and two distinctly different lakes: one a placid, green mirror fringed by open subalpine forest and lush wildflower meadows; the other a cold, grey sheet contained by steep talus slopes and massive, tumbled boulder fields. Both lakes are overshadowed by the impressive Eisenhower Peak tower and the limestone cliffs of Castle Mountain.

Please arrive before 8:00 so that we may all be in our cars and barelling toward Banff by 8:00.

Required Items to Bring:
- Park Pass or $ for Park Pass
- Good pair of hiking boots/shoes
- Lunch, snacks, water
Weather-appropriate clothing.

Recommended Items to Bring:
A lovely disposition.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on the Trans Canada Highway. Past Banff, turn North at the exit for 93 south to Radium. A short way down, the road ends at Castle Junction. Turn right onto Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A). The trailhead is at Rockbound Lake, about 100 m ahead on the left.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

284Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $90.88 (calculated at total Km * $0.32, effective Thursday, April 25, 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.

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!