RUMMEL LAKE and RUMMEL PASS hike **strong intermediate ** exploratory**

It's a beautiful hike to the lake, with the option to continue up to a mountain pass with amazing views. I did the hike to the lake last year and decided to go a little farther and try the pass this time. Since I've never done the pass before, I'm marking this hike as exploratory.

Description:
Distance: 17.5 km round trip (out and back)
Duration: 4.5hrs -6.5 hrs
Rummel Lake: 11 km, elevation gain: (+-) 396m
Rummel Pass: 17.5 km, elevation gain: (+-) 600m

Pace and Difficulty:
It's suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness. Moderate climb after the lake up to the pass. For our safety, we will hike together as a group and maintain a moderate 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 🌞 🧴
- recommended gas contribution $25 cash if carpooling 💲
- A Conservation Pass is required for drivers 🎫
- positive attitude and smile 😊

Recommended:
- hiking poles
- lightweight pad to sit on

Attendance:
We will try to keep our group to around 8- 10 people. Dogs are allowed on this hike.

Meeting PLace:
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 9:00 am and start the hike at 9:15 am.
I will provide my phone number for those who sign up for the event.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jXN6psnEU7vLb4tn8

Carpooling:
If you’re looking to carpool, please use the comments section to offer or request a ride. After connecting with someone, you can arrange the remaining details privately through messaging. A suggested gas contribution is $25. Please respect your driver’s vehicle by bringing a clean pair of shoes to change into, along with a plastic bag to store any dirty or wet footwear.

Access:
via Hwy 742 Smith Dorien/ Spray Trail

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ygQvTH2pUQpZJNwh6

It's a long drive, approximately 1 and 45 min to 2 hours one way, so please plan ahead.

Questions: Send me a message

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. Please note that the hike may be cancelled or postponed at any time due to changing weather conditions, wildfire smoke, trail conditions, or other safety concerns. Any updates or cancellations will be communicated as soon as possible.