Foran Grade, Windy Point, Death Valley Loop (10/19/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sun. Hike

Event Location:

Sheep River

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 19 2025 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 1 2025 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 18 2025 6:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

14 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

450 m

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

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:

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

Itinerary:

Meet at the carpool location at 8:40 AM for an 8:45 AM departure. OR, Meet on the right side of the OPEN WINTER GATE a at 9:45 AM and get ready to hike. We will car shuttle 2 km to the Foran Grade Ridge trailhead with a minimum number of vehicles. We will hike up Foran Grade Ridge and Windy Point Ridge and hike out the Death Valley trail. Then someone will drive the drivers to the cars at the trailhead.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the 4 way stop on AB-22 in Diamond / Turner Valley drive 20 km West on AB-546 to the open WINTER GATE where we will meet (on the right side).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

A SHORT DRIVE TO HIKE SOME SCENIC RIDGES AND A VALLEY TO ENJOY THE AUTUMN COLORS. Weather forecast for Sheep River area is sunny with a high of 10, but this can change anytime.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: