Summer Solstice on NOSE Hill (6/21/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Calgary

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jun 21 2022 7:30 PM

Registration Opens:

Tue, Feb 1 2022 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 21 2022 2:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

8 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

300 m

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Steve B
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

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)

Itinerary:

Meet at 7:15 PM and be ready to hike by 7:30 PM. We will hike the hills to the south for about an hour to the top of the second big hill before turning around and hiking back the same way. At about 9:15 (most of the way back) we will stop at the big rocks for a picnic / celebration. At 9:45 we will walk a short distance to the top of the last hill to watch the sun set at 9:56:59 PM. After sunset it is about 20 minutes downhill back to the cars.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Snacks and drinks to celebrate. You may share if you wish.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Turn into the 64th Avenue Nose Hill parking area from 14th Street NW. Meet at 7:15 PM.

Notes:

This is the longest day of the year at 16 hours 37 minutes 39 seconds. From this day on its all downhill with every day shorter than the previous until the winter solstice.
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