Activity |
Backpacking |
Destination |
Mt. Albert Edward |
Date |
25-27 28-30 Aug 2016, Thursday to Saturday Sunday to Tuesday |
Trip Coordinator |
Norris Weimer |
Contact Info |
norris.weimer@ualberta.ca or 3710. Please contact the trip coordinator not later than Thursday, 25 Aug. |
Description |
Three days/two nights hiking and camping in Strathcona Park. Backpack from the Paradise Meadow trailhead to Circlet Lake (10 km) and set up camp on Sunday. Hike up to the Mt. Albert Edward summit and back on Monday (12 km/900 metres elevation gain). This is a truly alpine experience with great views. Tuesday hike out. |
Meeting Place |
Ferry terminal to Campbell River |
Departure Time |
07:05 ferry |
Difficulty |
Strenuous |
Costs |
Shared fuel and ferry costs, $10/person/night for back country camping |
Trip limits |
Three or four tents |
Dogs? |
no |
Notes: |
The Circlet Lake campground will be crowded – this is high season. Parts of the trail to Circlet Lake can be muddy. If the weather is not promising, the trip will be postponed or cancelled. |
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