Forum Lake and Akimina Ridge return - Fri, Sep 17 2021

Forum Lake and Akimina Ridge return (9/17/2021)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Waterton National park

Dist. and Elev.:

12 km 600 m

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 17 2021 9:30 AM

Registration Opens:

Sat, Sep 11 2021 5:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 16 2021 8:00:00 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

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Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Itinerary:

This hike will be at a moderate pace. From Akamina Pass trailhead we climb to the pass on a wide and moderate trail. After the summit we pass a ranger cabin and Forum Falls. We continue to Forum Lake and climb another 200-250 metres to gain Akamina ridge and look down into the emerald coloured Wall Lake. The final steps include a moderate scramble over a 5 metre rockband.

Required Items to Bring:
lunch and water, good footwear, appropriate clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles, bear spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive from Waterton townsite turnoff for Akamina Parkway, 14.8 km to a parking spot on left ( east) side of road. Trail starts opposite side of the road.

Notes:

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