Mount Mackay Loop (OT5)

Mount Mackay is just east of the Wedge and we’ll approach it using the Wedge trail. We’ll return using the Mackay hills trail to make this a loop. We’ll plan to stop at the Nakiska Ski lodge for our usual tailgate.

Bring your Micro-spikes.

🌲 Distance: 11km
🌲 Elevation gain: 1100m meters
🌲 Time: 7 hours + driving
🌲 Max Group Size: 12 (No children, No Pets, No guests)
🌲 Difficulty: OT5 routes usually encounter short sections of scree (small loose rocks on low angle slopes). Rock outcrops can usually be negotiated without the use of hands. Occasional exposure to heights is to be expected. Sturdy boots with an aggressive tread (such as Vibram) are best for this type of trip. Example: Opal Ridge

🌲 Meeting Location: Wedge Pond Parking Lot

🌲 Descriptive Links:
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Wedge-The/forecasts/latest
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-13f3936

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

🌲 We move at a steady pace with short breaks for delayering, relayering, photos & bio breaks..

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

🌲 Suggested gear:
- bear spray
- gaiters
- light pad to sit on
- trekking poles
- 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.