Organizer: Bozena (Bo) Pomorski

Activity Type:  Day Hiking

Difficulty Rating: Beginner, Intermediate,

Itinerary: We are meeting on Saturday, Sep. 17 at the trailhead to Prairie Mountain at 10:00 am. You can stay in Calgary Hi Hostel, at the campground or drive straight from Edmonton to the trailhead.

The trail is short (6.6 km), but steeper than Mt. Solomon (666 m on the distance of 3.4 km, comparing to Solomon 570 m). The hike should take about 5-6 hours.

Prairie Mountain | Map, Guide - Alberta, Canada | AllTrails

Depending on the group preferences we can plan another hike on Sunday.

Here is a great map to the Elbow Valley area.

2016_Elbow_Valley_Summer_Brochure.indd (albertaparks.ca)

Prerequisites / Courses Required: A Conservation pass is required to park at provincial parks and public use lands in the Kananaskis Country and Bow Valley region. There are two options for purchasing a pass; daily pass and yearly pass. Only one pass per vehicle is required regardless of the number of passengers.

Required items to bring: Camping Gear if camping, Hiking Gear, Hiking Poles, Boots, Rain Gear, Bear Spray

As per club guidelines, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations and transportation.

Please refer to the GMMC Policies regarding Animals, Carpooling, Accommodation, and Cancellation.