Bike the Highwood Pass

The Highwood Pass is the highest point on a public highway in Canada. Highway 40 opens on June 20 but access is closed from June 1-20 for the G7. With warm weather forecast next week we should have a great opportunity to bike Hwy 40 to the Highwood pass without any cars on the road.

The ride is only 17km each way but includes 600 meters of elevation gain so be prepared for a challenging ride in and a fast ride out. We'll take a break for lunch at the Pocaterra parking lot.

🌲 Distance: 34 km
🌲 Elevation gain: 600 meters
🌲 Time: 3 hours + driving
🌲 Max Group Size: 12 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Meeting Location: King Creek Trailhead where Hwy 40 is closed and barricaded

🌲 Descriptive Links:
https://geoks.ca/2016/06/02/cycling-highwood-pass/
https://hikebiketravel.com/biking-the-highest-paved-road-in-canada/
https://travelwiththesmile.com/blog/biking-highwood-pass-alberta/
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Tyrwhitt/forecasts/2000
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-aa78c3d--11

🌲 There is a waitlist. If we have not biked 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.

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

🌲 Suggested gear:
- bear spray
- spare inner tube, patch kit and pump
- bug spray, tick tweezers
- light pad to sit on
- 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.