Junction Falls Trail – OT3 SLOW (river crossing)

Slow and Steady Hikers
**PLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!**
**I will take 15 hikers max. In order to be considered for any of my mountain hikes you must have hiked with me previously or attended one of my urban walks.**

**If you like the destination but not a slow pace please wait for another organizer to put this one together. Thank you.**

**We will meet at 9:00 am at the Tim Hortons in Diamond Valley. Recommended gas share is $15 from Calgary. From Diamond Valley is $10.**

**From there we will head to the trailhead. River crossing is the Sheep River and it is right off the trailhead parking lot. You might want your water shoes for when we get to the falls as well. It is a triple falls but it will be late in the year so I am unsure what the flow will be.**

**Research / Info**
https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/kananaskis/junction-creek-trail/

**Cumulative elevation gain is ~520 m and total distance is ~14.5 km.**

**Please be on time. Do NOT Meetup Message me (Tracy) on meet-up the day of the hike. Please text me at 780-237-5933 at any time or if you have any concerns about location. Please identify yourself in the text. :)**

**There will be NO hiking ahead and speed demons are not welcome. The enjoyment of hiking is enjoying being in the moment. Kodak moments are encouraged. The organizer does reserve the right to change the hike for weather or safety reasons as needed.**

**What MUST You Bring? I will check gear.**

* **Water shoes along with hiking boots**
* **Towel to dry feet**
* **Poles for water crossing**
* **Minimum 2 litres of water and electrolytes or electrolyte drink**
* **Lunch and snacks**
* **Raincoat or poncho**
* **Appropriately layered clothing for the weather (NO COTTON)**
* **appropriate footwear for hiking**

**What should/could you have with you?**

* **mini personal first aid kit**
* **Extra socks**

**WAIVER:**
**As per the new policy for waivers, I will bring the group waiver form with me to the Meet-up location and the trailhead. You must sign it before you will be allowed to go on this event. You will also be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please come prepared with this information.**

**You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you’re physically fit to do this event with the grou, roads**