In order to facilitate bus fare and National Parks deposits, the preferred method to make payments is by Interac e-transfer to payments@soccalgary.com including the trip date or destination in the comments.
Day Leader – Danielle G
Bus Registrars –Alena R (email) or Evelyn K (text or phone)
Bus pick up is at Montgomery Community Centre Parking Lot. Bus departs from Montgomery at 8:00 am sharp.
Biffy Break – Sheep River Library
Choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’ please. Click on the Trip Location to get more details of the activity and a link to a trail map.
If you are on the Wait List, it is assumed you want a seat on the bus if a vacancy happens. You will automatically be moved onto the bus and will be responsible for the bus fare. If you no longer wish to be on the Wait List, you must deregister either on the website before 8am on Sun morning or by contacting one of the Bus Registrars noted above.
Deregistrations after 8am on Sunday morning will not be possible on the website. If you must deregister Sunday morning or later, please email or text one of the Bus Registrars noted above. If there is someone on the Wait List who is able to fill your place then you will not be charged for your seat. If there is no one able to fill your seat then you will be responsible for the Bus Fare.
Bus Fare $25 Please pay by Interac e-transfer payments@soccalgary.com including the trip date or destination in the comments OR bring exact change or a cheque. If the trip is going into a National Park and you don’t have a current National Park pass, an extra $10 will be collected.
Bus is cancelled if less than 40 are registered on bus. There may be other unforeseen reasons that trips may be cancelled eg weather, trail closures, road conditions etc.
If you wish to join the outing, but drive yourself to the trailhead, please register with your choice of activity AND contact a Bus Registrar to ask them to move you to the ‘Car’ list. If the trip is going into Kananaskis Country area, you must have a Kananaskis Conservation Pass registered to your vehicle.
Will allow approx. 5 hours hiking time.
Bear spray and hiking poles must have your name on them and MUST be stored under the bus. There is a box for bear spray in one of the bins.
Toilet on the bus is for emergency use only.
HIKE NOTES/ADVISORIES
*** Alltrails maps are to be used for route finding purposes only. The elevation gains on the maps are very often much more than those found in more reliable sources. The gains posted on club descriptions should be a better indication of the real gain. ***
Green Mtn – There are few ways to get to the top of Green Mtn. Your group leader may know of a different way from the attached Alltrails map. There is a stream crossing that you may want water shoes for.
Mt Hoffman – The junction to the Mt Hoffmann trail is just before you dip down to a stream crossing. It angles sharply back from the trail so it is easy to miss. The trail was reno’d in 2023 to improve the short but steep section. After enjoying the vistas to the west from the top, be sure to explore the bluffs that can be reach using an off-shoot trail. If you want to hike further after joining the main trail, turn right a head to Dyson Falls. This will add about 5 km of very pleasant walking through aspen forests on a level trail. For those who want to head back to the river there are lots of beautiful places to explore including the falls and the path that goes west along the river.
Indian Oils – Takes you to a wide meadow with an amazing view. If want to go a little further, head up the hill behind the horse rail and explore the short rock bands. You can also follow the trails and go as far as you like.
Dyson Falls – This is a pretty place to aim for for lunch.