Gravel bike - Dalemead McKinnon Flats
Details
What we will do:
This is a loop starting at Dalemead Lake (South of Langdon) we will ride south until Mckinley Flats area near the river, we will do a little of Mountain bike there and back making a loop.
It is also my first time there, so please be patient with your organizer
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47845538
We will meet up at East Hills Shopping Centre See map below.
Event Type: Gravel Biking, mountain biking
Distance: Approximately 44.4 km (loop)
Elevation Gain: +/- 192 meters gain
Time (Only an Estimate.): 3-4 hours on trail
Physical Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate rider --
Event Pace: Beginner rider - we will stop for pictures & take breaks when needed.
🌲 Required gear:
- Bike: Mountain or gravel bike, e-bike.
- helmet (mandatory, no exceptions)
- water 2 Lt.
- lunch / snacks
- hat / gloves
- technical clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
- rain coat
- bear spray
🌲 Suggested gear:
- spare inner tube, patch kit and pump
- sunscreen
- personal first aid kit
- camera
- head light
- Repellent
🌲 If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use the comment section to make arrangements.
🌲 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 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 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.