Frozen Lake via Elk Pass

NO BEGINNERS

It's a straightforward and moderate hike, mostly flat through the forest with some golden larches in the autumn season. The trail starts in Alberta, from the Elk Pass parking lot, and ends in British Columbia at the beautiful, turquoise, glacier-residual, alpine lake. The first section of the trail is a fairly easy walk through the forest. Once we reach the fork and head up to the lake the trail becomes steep. The trail is very well maintained with a lot of signage.

We may possibly continue to Taiga Viewpoint after.

Description:
Elevation gain: (+-) 550
Distance: (+-) 15 km round trip (out and back)
Duration: (+-) 5-7 hrs

Pace and Difficulty: Moderately difficult. It's suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness. The hike will be at a relaxed pace.

Things You will Need:
- appropriate clothing 👕
- hiking boots 🥾
- water 💦
- food/snacks 😋
- hat 🤠
- camera 📷
- a bear spray MANDATORY 🐻
- bug spray 🦟
- personal first aid kit ⛑
- sunscreen 🌞
-Hiking poles
- recommended gas contribution $25 cash if carpooling 💲
- A Conservation Pass is required for drivers 🎫
- positive attitude and smile 😊
Recommended:
- lightweight pad to sit on

Carpooling: We will meet at 7:00 am at the Shouldice Park and Ride to arrange carpooling and leave sharp 7:15 am. Look for a silver metallic Mitsubishi RVR. If you want to drive directly to the trailhead and meet there, please let me know. We will meet at a trailhead around 8:45 am and start the hike at 9:00 am.
I will provide my phone number for those who sign up for the event.

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Access: From Calgary, take highway 1 to exit 118 for Highway 40 South turning left toward Kananaskis Country. Drive for 50 km and turn right onto Kananaskis Lakes Trail/AB-742. Continue for 12 km and turn left to Elk Pass trailhead parking lot.

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Waiver: The organizer will have a group waiver to sign at the trailhead.

DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host(s) are volunteer(s) and not trained guide(s), and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being.