bike ride : Canmore Info Centre to Minnewanka lake(date change)
Details
🌲We’ll be riding from the Legacy Trail to Minnewanka lake this time.
The Legacy Trail, starting from the Canmore Information Centre, has been a favorite among cyclists since 2010. With a gentle elevation gain of about 185 meters and a well-maintained surface, it offers a smooth, scenic, and enjoyable ride for all levels.
Once we reach the Trans-Canada Highway intersection, we’ll pass underneath and continue toward Cascade Ponds, then make our way to Lake Minnewanka. This section includes a bit more climbing and requires us to share the road with vehicles, so we’ll stay alert and ride in single file.
We’ll take a well-earned break at Lake Minnewanka, enjoying a relaxing lunch surrounded by beautiful mountain views.
Let’s ride safely, stay aware, and enjoy every moment—the scenery along this route is truly spectacular.
🌲Parking Advisory -ignore the location map below
Due to a technical issue on the Meetup website, I am currently unable to embed the map for the Legacy Trail Parking Lot. However, you can easily find the location by searching for it on Google Maps.
If you are driving from Calgary, take Highway 1 West toward Canmore and take Exit 86. You will see the Legacy Trail parking lot right after you exit.
Wildlife Awareness: The area is home to various wildlife species. Carry bear spray and remain vigilant, especially during early morning or late evening rides.
Duration: The ending time is only an estimate. Please consider this if you have other commitments in the evening.
Distance : about 50km
Elevation: about 450-500m
Physical Difficulty: Intermediate to difficulty
Event Pace: Will stop to take breaks when needed.
🌲 MANDATORY ITEMS:
- Smile
- Bear spray in an accessible position, on the handlebar.
- Water spiked with hydralite /eqv tablets
- WHISTLE
- Must remain in visual contact
- Bikes: road bike, or hybrid, also MTB or electric bikes
- Appropriate layers for current season
- First aid kit
- Biking Kit (Tools, extra tube, pump ..)
- Helmets are mandatory, no exceptions
🌲 Carpooling
If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use to comment section to make arrangements.
🌲 Signup
A Waiting list has been created. You must meet all of the prerequisites, and answer all of the RSVP questions, in order to be moved to the Going list. Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer, and is not on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please remove yourself from the event if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness on or immediately prior to the event date.
🌲 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
🌲 WAIVER: You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 Participation Policy: Attendance on this trip is strictly contingent upon agreeing to our club waiver. Furthermore, your registration will not be complete until you have answered the questionnaire provided by the organizer(s) during the sign-up process.
🌲 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 cycling with the group.