Jumpingpound Summit and East Ridge - Mon, Jul 15 2024

Jumpingpound Summit and East Ridge (7/15/2024)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Jumpingpound Summit trailhead

Dist. and Elev.:

16km 900m

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jul 15 2024 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jul 7 2024 7:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 14 2024 6:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D5:

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim B
Susan Ch
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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:

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

Itinerary:

Jumpingpound summit by itself is a 6km round trip hike with an elevation gain of 326m - that is the first part of the hike. We will check out the 360 views from the summit before continuing on to explore the entire east ridge which goes all the way towards Moose mountain. There are 4 'tops' to be explored along the length of the east ridge with an approximate height gain of another 344m and a loss of 421m - lots of ripples along the way ;-) Hopefully the meadows along the ridge will be carpeted in wildflowers. Expect a long day on the trail - possibly close to 6 1/2 hours and that will be moving at a moderate pace all day. If you're not sure if this is the hike for you please contact Susan as she has hiked this before.

Required Items to Bring:
Kananaskis conservation pass. Everything that you need for a long day on the trail. More liquid than you think you will need.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head west on highway 1, take the Sibbald/highway 68 exit south, turn left onto the gravel Powderface Trail for approx 17km to the trailhead. The gravel road is in reasonable shape for the most part but there are some rough spots beyond the Cox Hill trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $0.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.00, effective Thursday, August 6, 2026). This is based on $0/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 0. 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:

Here is my tracking from last year - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoo n-hike-at-jumpingpound-summit-trail-7296d81
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