Twin Lakes (9/21/2024)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Sat. Hike

Event Location:

Banff Park

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 21 2024 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jul 1 2024 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 20 2024 6:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

18 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

1065 m

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Glynn Wright
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

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:

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

Itinerary:

Update - the distance may be 3 or 4 km longer than recorded in the past - max about 22 km. Trail muddy or wet in places. Temps: zero to 7 or 8 C. NOTE change in meeting and car pool times by 15 minutes in case of parking problems on Highway 93. Pass by Vista Lake, Arnica Lake, Upper Twin Lake to Lower Twin Lakes. Return by same route.

Required Items to Bring:
Water, bear spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Microspikes/icers may be useful. Cell phone for any potential problems, highway or on the trail.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Arnica Lake Trailhead, north of Vista Lake, off Highway 93 S. As you turn into the parking lot, beware of fast-moving eastbound traffic.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

Wednesday's forecast for Saturday: zero to 7 degrees C, dry. Probable average speed 3 to 4 km per hour, 6 to 8 hours, depending on weather, trail & hiker conditions. Return to trailhead about 4:00 pm.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), , at content@FourSeasonsHikers.ca.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: