Hidden Lake Hike – Date and location change
Slow and Steady Hikers
Rawson Lake is still closed due to grizzlies on the trail, so the hike is changed to Hidden Lake, also around Upper Kananaskis Lake. I have confirmed with Alberta Parks that this trail is open.
Due to the high temperatures (30 degrees) and the risk of heat stroke on the exposed trail on Saturday, I have moved this hike to Sunday, with a high of 18 degrees. Please update your availability.
Details:
T2-T-3
Slower Relaxed pace
Distance: 12 km round trip
Elevation Gain: 200m
Group size: 10
We park at Upper Kananaskis Day Use Area and hike clockwise around the lake, past the Rawson Lake turnoff, to Hidden Lake (Aster Lake Trail). This trail has less elevation gain than Rawson and offers a beautiful view of Upper Kananaskis Lake. Hidden Lake is sometimes full of water and sometimes dry, but Alberta Parks says it’s currently full of water. Suggested gas share: $25. People who have been accepted on the hike can arrange their own carpooling. Otherwise, we all meet at the trailhead.
Please read the full description before signing up. There is a waitlist, please answer the questions to be considered.
The waitlist for this event is NOT first come, first serve, but based on ability to fit into the group to make the hike enjoyable for everyone. PACE for this event will be to keep the group together. We will be stoping occasionally for water, delayering, and at some photo spots. We are not racing up the mountain
There will be NO hiking ahead, and speed demons are not welcome. We are there to enjoy nature and each other’s company.
Time: We are out for the day. If you have plans for the afternoon/evening, please don’t sign up.
No dogs, no children, no guests.
Please note that if you cancel after 6:00 p.m. on the day before without good reason, you WILL be marked as a “no show”.
Required gear:
spikes
*water (2 litres or more)
– hat &/or toque
*light gloves
– lunch/snacks
*BEAR SPRAY
– bug spray
*sunscreen
– layered polyester clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
*Light weight jacket or sweater
– hiking boots
*extra pair of socks
– rain coat
*personal first aid kit
– toilet kit
Suggested gear:
*light pad to sit on
– poles
*headlamp & spare batteries
If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: [http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/](http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/)
WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: [http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/](http://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/)
Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you’re physically fit to do this hike with the group.