Sherbrooke Lake & Beyond – (T3) **EXPLORATORY**

Slow and Steady Hikers
Beyond Sherbrooke Lake is an alpine adventure many hikers never experience. I’ve hiked to the lake before, but this time we’ll go a bit farther to see several waterfalls, wildflower-filled meadows, and not to mention stunning mountain views. The plan is to reach the Niles Amphitheatre, with about 600 m of elevation gain. If conditions, time, and the group’s energy allow, we may continue to Niles Col for even better views. We will not be climbing Mt. Niles. As this is an exploratory hike, your patience and understanding would be greatly appreciated.

It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not bring allowed on this trip or removal from trip at the organizers discretion. You must answer all questions. You must meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, via text or email. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.

**RSVP RULES**: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a “no show” at the organizer’s discretion. **Please note that ‘no shows’ can hinder your attendance on hikes with other organizers.**

**EVENT PACE**: The pace for this hike will be at a reasonable and steady pace. We will do our best to hike together as a group (or be in view), taking short breaks as required to delayer, take photos, and catch our breath.

**TRAIL DESCRIPTION:**
Distance: 12.0 km +/-
Elevation Gain: 600 m +/-
Time (Only an Est.): 5 Hrs on trail + approx. 1:45 hrs driving each way
Difficulty – (T3)- See **[Trail rating](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EwslsRqLvFp-6anYK_pw_YNLrr94qklcbyZXsv87qs0/edit)**
for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses.

**TRAILHEAD:**
From Banff, go west on the Trans Canada Hwy. 8.9mi past the Lake Louise overpass is Wapta Lake. Park at the turnoff just after the Great Divide Lodge. The trailhead is at the back of the parking area.

**REFERENCES:**
[Paget Lookout & Sherbrooke Lake Hike (Yoho National Park)](https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/yoho-national-park/paget-lookout-sherbrooke-lake/)
[Sherbrooke Lake Hike in Yoho National Park](https://travelwiththesmile.com/blog/sherbrooke-lake-hike-yoho-national-park/)
[Eric Praetzel – Paget Lookout, Sherbrooke Lake Hike, Yoho NP](https://sca.uwaterloo.ca/~praetzel/BC-2002/PagetLookout.html)
Weather:
[Paget Peak Weather Forecast (2560m)](https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Paget-Peak/forecasts/2560)

**RESTRICTED:**: No dogs, No children, No guests

**REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:**
. bear spray ** **MANDATORY**
· backpack
· hiking boots
. sun hat
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks/lunch
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
· personal first aid kit
. good attitude *** MANDATORY
. sense of humour

**SUGGESTED GEAR:**
. gaiters
. sunscreen
. poles
. change of clothes
. sense of adventure

**CARPOOLING**: We will meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 7:00 a.m. to arrange carpooling. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle by bringing a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $30.00 (**[Gas Fees by Area and Price](https://docs.google.com/document/d/124qrzTgy-XY_zMT0ilo8HcCG7h5NEufrpQib-4BN3V4/edit))**.
Carpool etiquette: **[Carpool etiquette](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hV2sjH6XsCaeraUYZcbzbr0uly5e-JPrtrCIhFgG5PU/edit)**

**CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER**: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. The waiver is located at __________________________

**CODE OF CONDUCT**: Please familiarize yourself with the group’s code of conduct: **[Slow and Steady Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit)**

**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.