Green Monster Falls (OT3)

This hike follows Evan Thomas Creek past several frozen waterfalls and over a small gorge to arrive at the Green Monster Falls. There is a short section with chains and rope. This is a popular and relatively easy hike, but the views from behind the falls are supposed to be spectacular. The trail will be well travelled so only micro-spikes will be required. We'll likely take an alternate route for the return to add a little elevation and variety.
This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.

Park Pass: Kananaskis Park Pass required.

MICROSPIKES ARE MANDATORY

Distance: 12 km
Elevation gain: 400 meters
Time: 5 hours + driving
Group Size: 12
Difficulty: - OT3 routes have increasingly steeper slopes and rougher ground. There may be some loose footing, boulder hopping, small easy rock outcrops, snow patches, some bushwhacking, and minor stream wading. Boots with good ankle support and more aggressive tread may be best for these trips. Hiking poles can be a definite asset for maintaining balance on these routes and on routes of higher difficulty. Example: Whaleback

Meeting Location: Dalhousie Station parking behind Indigo

Descriptive Links:
Weather: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Kidd/forecasts/2000
Route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/green-monster-falls

There is a waitlist. If we have not hiked together before, please answer the question 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 & bathroom breaks.

Required gear:

• hiking boots
• MICROSPIKES ARE MANDATORY
• water
• lunch / snacks
• hat / gloves
• technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
• personal first aid kit, toilet kit

Suggested gear:

• bear spray
• gaiters
• hand and foot warmers
• light pad to sit on
• trekking poles
• sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

Gas Fee Contribution: $20

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/
https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/events/250601692/
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.