Southfork Lakes, Castle Provincial Park - Sat, Aug 21 2021

Southfork Lakes, Castle Provincial Park (8/21/2021)

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The Basics:
Event Type: Sat. Hike
Event Location: Castle provincial park
Dist. and Elev.: 10km, 625m elev gain
Date(s) & Time: Sat, Aug 21 2021  9:30 AM
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 13 2021 7:00:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 20 2021 7:00:00 PM
Difficulty Rating: D5:
Event Coordinator(s): Karen F
Larry F
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Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Maximum No. Guests:4
Minimum Group Size:4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Itinerary:
The hike starts off with a calf deep crossing of the West Castle river before climbing up to three pretty lakes, Barnaby and the two Southfork lakes. It continues steeply on a well defined path with upgraded switchbacks. There are falls along the way and views to the west of the divide mountains. This hike will be at a MODERATE PACE.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking boots, bearspray, layers (it's getting chilly in the mountains) 		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
WATER SHOES, hiking poles. Change of clothes to swim in the lake if so desired.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Be at the trailhead at 9.15, ready to hike at 9.30am From Pincher Creek drive west on h’way 507, turn left onto h’way 774. Drive approx 23km and turn left on a signed road 5003. Small parking area is short distance down the road. (Google map Southfork Lakes Trailhead) Drive time 35 min

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