Ribbon Falls (7/16/2025)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Ribbon Creek Parking lot

Dist. and Elev.:

18km round trip; 311m elevation gain (AllTrails elevation incorrect)

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 16 2025 9:15 AM (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jul 14 2025 9:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jul 15 2025 9:00:00 PM

Difficulty Rating:

D4:

Event Coordinator(s):

Jane Y
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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:

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

Itinerary:

Since Wednesday looks to be a rain-free day this week, I am proposing a hike to Ribbon Falls. It’s not a long drive from the city and should be sunny for most of the day. Plus, the flowers should be spectacular! Ribbon Falls is a longish hike but the elevation gain is gradual as it meanders beside the creek which should be gushing after the rain. The trail is scenic all along its length passing by meadows, bogs, lush forest, several smaller falls, and the log foundations of an early century logging camp. Plan to spend about 6 hours on the trail.

Required Items to Bring:
Kananaskis Pass for the car, sturdy boots, sun/rain protection, lunch and snacks, adequate water.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Ribbon Creek Parking Lot is approx 24km south of Barrier Lake Visitor Centre on HWY40. Exit to Nakiska Ski Area, turn left after the bridge and make a quick right before Kananaskis Village to the series of parking lots. The trail head is at the west end beyond the outbuildings.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Km

Carpool Departure Time:

N/A

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $0.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.00, effective Saturday, August 1, 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.

Notes:

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