Green Monster (OT3)

Let's welcome 2026 with a beautiful and relatively easy hike. This hike follows Evan Thomas Creek past several frozen waterfalls and over a small gorge to arrive at the Green Monster Falls. There is a short section with chains and rope. This is a popular hike and I expect the trail to be well travelled - only micro-spikes will be required. We'll likely take an alternate route for the return to add a little elevation and variety.

We'll plan to stop at Nakiska for our usual tailgate following the hike.

Micro-spikes are required.

🌲 Distance: 13 km
🌲 Elevation gain: 400 meters
🌲 Time: 5 hours + driving
🌲 Group Size: 10 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: - OT3 routes have increasingly steeper slopes and rougher ground. There may be some loose footing, boulder hopping, small easy rock outcrops, snow patches, some bushwhacking, and minor stream wading. Boots with good ankle support and more aggressive tread may be best for these trips. Hiking poles can be a definite asset for maintaining balance on these routes and on routes of higher difficulty. Example: Whaleback

🌲 Meeting Location: Evan Thomas Day Use Area Parking Lot

🌲 Descriptive Links:
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Kidd/forecasts/2000
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/green-monster-falls

🌲 There is a waitlist. If we have not hiked together before, please answer the questions regarding your hiking experience. The waitlist for this event is not first come, first serve, but based on ability to fit into the group to make the hike enjoyable for everyone.

🌲 We move at a steady pace with short breaks for delayering, relayering, photos & bio breaks..

🌲 Required gear:
- micro-spikes
- hiking boots
- water
- lunch / snacks
- hat / gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat & hood
- personal first aid kit, toilet kit

🌲 Suggested gear:
- bear spray
- gaiters
- light pad to sit on
- trekking poles
- sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

🌲 If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use to comment section to make arrangements.

🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: Code of Conduct

🌲 WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: Club Waiver

🌲 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.