Lesueur Ridge (5/5/2022)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Ghost River

Dist. and Elev.:

9km, 435m elev gain

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, May 5 2022 10:00 AM

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 3 2022 7:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, May 4 2022 6:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D4:

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan Ch
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

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:

I would ask that anyone who signs up for this hike has at least been double vaccinated against Covid. A steep climb to a couple of false summits before we reach the top of the ridge (approx 290m in the first 2.3km!) Some great views to the west before we head through the forest to the other side of the ridge. A steep descent and then a rolling trail above Lesueur creek to complete our loop where we descend back to our vehicles. Expect 3-4 hours on the trail. Definitely mud along the way along with dry trail and hopefully no icy spots.

Required Items to Bring:
Microspikes just in case. Lunch, water, the usual

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Rain gear - if we have it hopefully we won't need it ;-)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Google maps recognises Lesueur Ridge trailhead. Head to Cochrane and take the 1A west. Turn right onto 40 north (Waiparous). At the T in the road/Richards Road beyond Wiaparous village turn right. In 150m turn left/west onto a gravel road signed for Trapper's Hill Lodges. In approx 2.8km there is a pullout on the right hand side before a texas gate and a steep downhill - this is our trailhead.

Notes:

Trail description and driving directions are in Daffern's Kananaskis Trail guide volume 3 - hikes nos 5 and 6
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