Yamnuska Natural Area (4/18/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Yamnuska Natural Area

Dist. and Elev.:

13km 320m

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 18 2025 10:00 AM

Registration Opens:

Tue, Apr 15 2025 6:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 17 2025 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:

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

Itinerary:

Let's check out the trails at the south west end of the Yamnuska Natural Area which sits under Yamnuska and Goat Mountain. This under appreciated area is a mix of meadows, forests, kettle lakes, moraines, the list goes on. It is also home to many birds and flowers. Check Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis trail guide volume 3, hike no 27 for more details. Trails will be in spring condition - so expect mud. Approx 4 hours total including breaks.

Required Items to Bring:
Kananaskis pass. microspikes just in case

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Travel west on highway 1, take the Seebe exit, h'way 1X north. At the T junction with h'way 1A turn left/west on 1A. In approx 3.2km turn into the Bow Valley Trail parking area on your left hand side. This is just opposite the Francis Cook Regional Resource centre.

Notes:

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