Grass Ridge & Gunnery Creek EXPLORATORY (10/20/2024)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sun. Hike

Event Location:

Highwood

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 20 2024 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2024 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 19 2024 6:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

8 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

500 m

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ruth B
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:

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

Itinerary:

Meet at South Glenmore Park for an 8:45 departure, or, Meet at the Sentinel Day Use area at 10:00 AM and be ready to hike by 10:15 AM. Instead of hiking up the Grass Pass Trail we will climb up to the ridge directly from the road and hike along the ridge to the north end before descending to the Gunnery Creek trail to hike back out.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Sentinel Day Use Area is about 38 km west of Longview on AB-541. Turn left into the parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

THE FIRST KM OF THIS HIKE IS EXPLORATORY, STEEP and DIFFICULT. The rest of the hike is moderate.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: