Bike ride : Sheep River Falls(moderately difficult)

🌲Trip Description
We did this ride last year — it was definitely a challenge with the elevation gain, but also a rewarding experience. We got to take in the beauty of the countryside and enjoy the waterfalls during our lunch break.
It starts in Turner Valley(Diamond valley) and follow Sunset boulevard west. It turns into Highway 546 : follow the signs to Sandy McNabb Campground. It’s about 35 kilometers to Sheep River Falls.
From the Sheep River Falls turnoff, it’s a 250 meters walk to the falls where there are some benches to relax at.
Please consider whether you're comfortable sharing the road with vehicles. Wind will also be a key factor, and I'll be monitoring the forecast closely.
If conditions are too windy, the ride will be cancelled — so please check for updates before heading out.
Also, if anyone is interested in a casual tailgate gathering after the ride, please bring something to share with fellow riders.
- Distance: about 70 km round trip
- Elevation gain: about 600 meters (there are a few steep hills !)
- Time on your tail: about 6hours but no promises.
- Group size: 6-8
🌲Suggestions,
1. We will cycle as a group within visibility of each other at all times.
2. In case of sudden situation, the person in front of you may stop, so please keep your distance from the person in front and back while riding your bicycle.
3. There may be people cycling in the other side lane, so please don't get too close to the center line.
• A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to visit this provincial park for recreation and day-use purposes. Information about where to purchase day/multi-day/annual passes can be found here: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/evan-thomas-pra/
🌲 Required Gear
- any kind of bike
- helmet
- water
- lunch / snacks
- gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat / rain pants
- spare inner tube, patch kit, pump and any related tools
- personal first aid kit
- bear spray
🌲 Suggested Gear
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- headband or hat
🌲 Carpooling
If you wish to carpool, it is at your discretion. You can use the Comments section (below) or Direct Messaging to arrange a ride.
🌲 Signup
A Waiting list has been created. I will bring the S&S Clun risk waiver at the meeting point and you will be asked 1: your emergency contact's name and phone number, and 2: state your acceptance of the S&S Club risk waiver,
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit?tab=t.0
Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer, and is not on a first-come-first-served basis. You must answer all of the RSVP questions in order to be moved to the Going list.

Please remove yourself from the event if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness on or immediately prior to the event date.
🌲 Waiver
You are required to read https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0before being allowed to go on this trip. The event organizer will have a copy of the group waiver for you to sign at the meetup location.
🌲 Group Dynamic
We will generally stick together as a group. Participants are expected to wait for each other at the top of hills, junctions, etc. If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct.
🌲 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 road, weather, trail and avalanche conditions for the trip, as well as assessing their own current physical condition. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit enough to complete this event with the group.