Sheep River Bike Ride 36 Km

Sheep River road bike ride.

Cycling the Sheep River Valley in Kananaskis Country is an easy day trip from Calgary and a great biking adventure. It’s only a 45-minute drive to the town of Turner Valley (renamed Diamond Valley) south of Calgary, the starting point for an exceptionally scenic bike ride through to Sheep River Falls.

When cars aren’t permitted to drive on the last 18 km (one way) of the road. I was there in the fall when the valley was ablaze with color.

We will start from the winter gate at Sandy McNabb campground cross point. The road is fully paved until the end (18Km) where after a break we will return and have a short stop at the Sheep River falls. The total ride is 36 Km (round trip), mostly flat with small up and downs.

Lets meet at 8:00 AM at Somerset LRT parking lot, at the other side of Tim Horton's and Wendy's to arrange carpool.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46496585

We will ride in group, speed demons are okay, but we will wait periodically for the slowest ones.

Distance: 36 Km round trip.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Elevation: +/- 550 m accumulated
Physical Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate
Event Pace: Beginner/Intermediate rider -...will stop for pictures & take breaks when needed.

Required Gear:
Bikes: road bike, hybrid or MTB
• Water and/or electrolytes.
• Appropriate layers for current season & first aid kit
• Biking Kit (Tools, extra tube, pump ..)
• Helmets are mandatory, no exceptions
• A smile & sense of adventure :-)

Suggested Gear: Camera, gloves might be a good idea...hence the biking kit, bell, Bear Spray

Safety and navigation as warranted:

🌲 Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer, not FCFS -- multiple 'no show' would render member ineligible for participation.
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/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: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_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.