Hiking Time: 5.25 hours
Day Leader: Gerritt Voordouw   voordouw@ucalgary.ca   403-289-2937 (home)
Bus Coordinator: TBD
Bus Fare: $25
Bus departure: Montgomery Community Association parking lot at 8 AM sharp
Biffy Break: Yamnuska parking lot, Bow Valley Provincial Park ( BVPP) – Middle Lake parking lot
Drop-offs: Yamnuska parking lot, BVPP – Middle Lake parking lot (bus stays at Middle Lake)

Pickup points: BVPP Park – Middle Lake, road at the entrance to Yamnuska parking lot
Hike:

  • Hiking beyond Raven’s End – Sturdy hiking boots and poles are recommended. Ice grips may be needed for short snow sections, depending on warming trends.
  • For more details of the hike and a link to a trail map, click on the Location below.
  • If you wish to request a hike or lead a hike, please contact the Day Leader.

Registration:

  • Begins at 6 PM on the Thursday preceding the trip and ends at 6 PM on the Tuesday before the trip.
  • Cancellations after 6 PM on Tuesday will have to have to pay the Bus Fare.
  • Please choose an activity option before pressing ‘Register’.
  • If you wish to drive to the trailhead, please register with your choice of activity AND email the bus coordinator to ask them to move you to the ‘Car’ list. Remember that anyone driving will require a K-Country pass.
  • The bus will be cancelled if there are fewer than 35 registrations.

Please note all trips are subject to change as necessary.
Check the weather forecast to ensure you are dressed appropriately.

**** BRING SPIKES JUST IN CASE ****

BE AWARE THAT JUNE IS TICK SEASON! Gaiters help keep ticks from accessing you.

Bear Spray and hiking poles: MUST be stored under the bus. Please label any Bear Spray and hiking poles with your name. There is a box for Bear Spray in one of the bins.

Option/Location
1AYamnuska - West Col to Summit and return approx. 9 km, 900 m
2B1 FasterYamnuska East Ridge passed the 'chimney' to the notch, 8 km. 575 m
3B1 ModerateYamnuska East Ridge passed the 'chimney' to the notch, 8 km. 575 m
4B2 FasterYamnuska East Ridge (Ravens End), 7.4 km 530 m
5B2 ModerateBow Valley PP - Middle Lake & River loops, 8 km, 120 m - V3-23
6CBow Valley PP, Middle Lake to Bow River, 6.0 km, 120 m - V3-23
Day Leader: Gerrit Voordouw

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Yamnuska / Bow Valley Prov Park – Flowers
2026/06/04

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