Jura Creek - (T2) - **MICROSPIKES MANDATORY**

**RSVP opens on Saturday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m.**

Let's go and check out Jura Creek Canyon! The trail is a scenic route near the Town of Canmore and features a 150m to 200m long slot canyon with options for a longer trip. It sees much less traffic than nearby Grotto and Cougar Canyons, making it a fine choice. The trail can be rocky with rolling elevation gain, making it a great beginner to intermediate route. I am not expecting ice at this time of the year, but I would recommend bringing your spikes along and some warm layers as it can be very windy in the area.

It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not bring allowed on this trip or removal from trip at the organizers discretion. You must answer all questions. You must meet all the pre-requisites to be eligible to attend this trip. If the organizer deems it necessary to obtain additional information from you, please provide it, via text or email. As a potential participant, you must check this trip posting for additional directions from the organizer, including up to trip cancellation.

This trip will be weather dependent. Please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.

Distance:
Distance: 7kms return
Elevation Gain: 300 +/-

Trailhead: From Canmore - Take Highway 1A eastbound, passing the turn for Grotto Canyon. Continue for roughly 5.0 kms to the Jura Creek parking area, which is well signed.

PACE: Relaxed - meaning slower while ascending, moderate while descending. The journey is as important as the destination, so we will stop periodically for photos, delaying, bathroom breaks, and to just enjoy the views.

REFERENCES:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/jura-creek-trail
https://hikebiketravel.com/the-jura-creek-hike-near-canmore-alberta/
Weather:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/ca/exshaw/t0l/weather-forecast/51959

RESTRICTIONS: Friendly on-leash dogs, no children, no guests.

REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
. bear spray
· backpack
· hiking boots
. toque/sunhat
. headlamp
· personal first aid kit
· snacks
. microspikes * Mandatory
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
· personal first aid kit
· plastic bag for your wet/muddy stuff
. sense of humour \ Mandatory :-)

SUGGESTED GEAR:
· gaiters
· poles
· balaclava
· change of clothes
. sense of adventure

CARPOOLING: Carpooling will not be arranged for this hike; however, it is at your discretion if you wish to do so. Please be considerate of your driver’s car and bring a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $20.00. Carpool etiquette: http://bit.ly/Carpool_Etiquette

CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip, and provide an emergency name and phone number. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
and
CODE OF CONDUCT: http://bit.ly/SnS_Conduct

If you are confirmed on this hike, you must complete the following online waiver in order to attend https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5BJ9327

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.