Cross Conservation Area - rescheduled (6/29/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sat. Hike

Event Location:

Foothills

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 29 2025 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jun 19 2025 7:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 28 2025 4:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

8.0 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

160 m

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Patricia Bo
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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:

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

Itinerary:

We will hike in a clockwise direction around the perimeter of Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area, following the Pine Creek, Paradise and Aspen trails. We will end up back at the Belvedere Education Centre, which is just above the parking lot. There are portable toilets a couple hundred meters along the path at the start of the hike, and a washroom at the Education Centre.

Required Items to Bring:
Water, layers.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Poles, rain gear. We will stop for a snack and rest somewhere along the way.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meeting Place is the Cross Conservation area parking lot off Highway 22x south of Calgary. Turn at 160 Street. Please see their website for detailed directions. Address: 194001 - 160 Street West, Foothills

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

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Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

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Notes:

There is a $10 parking fee which is to be deposited in the cash box at the parking lot kiosk, or else paid in advance online the the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation area website. Please display your "paid" receipt (tagged with your license plate number) in the windshield of your vehicle.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: