Headwall Lakes (9/1/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Chester Lake trailhead

Dist. and Elev.:

17km 700m

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 1 2023 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 28 2023 3:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 31 2023 6:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D5:

Event Coordinator(s):

Susan Ch
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Itinerary:

It's been few years since I have been up to Headwall Lakes so it's time for a revisit. Starting from the Chester Lake trailhead we follow the old xc ski trails now snowshoe trail system for the first hour, approx 4km. After crossing the Headwall Creek bridge we turn onto a smaller trail in the forest and start climbing to the first headwall below the lower lake. Then we have another headwall to ascend to get to the upper lake where we can wander the east shore. The Fortress dominates the head of the valley. Expect 6-7 hours on the trail.

Required Items to Bring:
Kananaskis conservation pass. Bear spray! Food and water for a full day on the trail

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Layers - the seasons are changing and it could be chilly at the lakes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow highway 742/Smith Dorrien Trail to the Chester Lake parking lot

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

262Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

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Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $0.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.00, effective Monday, August 10, 2026). This is based on $0/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 0. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

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