Macabee, Pine Ridge, Balsam Link, Long Prairie Loop (11/16/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sun. Hike

Event Location:

Sheep River

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 16 2025 9:45 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:50 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 1 2025 8:00:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 15 2025 6:00:00 PM

Trail Return Distance:

11.5 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

390 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:

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

Itinerary:

Meet at South Glenmore Park 24th Street parking lot at 8:45 for an 8:50 departure to carpool. OR Meet at the Sheep River Park Headquarters parking lot at 9:45 AM and be ready to hike by 10:00 AM. We will start up Pine Ridge, do the Macabee Loop back to Pine Ridge, have lunch at the picnic table with a view, cut across Balsam Link to Long Prairie back to the vehicles.

Required Items to Bring:
MICROSPIKES

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive 18 km west of the 4-way stop in Turner Valley on AB-546. Turn right into the Sheep River Park Headquarters.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:50 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

Forecast is cloudy with a high of 4 Celsius! There might be a little bit of fresh snow on the trails (1 cm forecast).
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: