Mesa Butte (T3) - Strong beginners are welcome!

The Mesa Butte hike is a short, easy hike that is ideal for strong beginners. The hike is located near Millarville, Alberta in Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area. The trail starts directly across from the Mesa Butte Equestrian Campground. This may involve a loop, but it depends on how much
snow is 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, so please check the website the morning of the trip to make sure it has not been cancelled.

RSVP RULES: Late cancellations without a valid reason, will result in a "no show" at the organizer's discretion. Please note that 'no shows' can hinder your attendance on hikes with other organizers.

RESTRICTIONS: No dogs (except for health), no children, no guests.

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Distance: 10 km
Elevation Gain: 500 +/- (loop)
Time (Only an Est.): 3 -5 Hrs on trail
Physical difficulty: T3/OT3 – See Trail Rating System for description of the trail rating system Slow and Steady uses.
Hike duration is an estimate and cannot be guaranteed.

TRAILHEAD:

DESCRIPTIVE LINKS:
http://www.rockiesfamilyadventures.com/2023/04/mesa-butte-family-hiking-in-kananaskis.html?m=1
https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/bragg-creek-sheep-river/mesa-butte-hike/

Weather Forecast
https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/hourly-table/2-6072402/Canada/Alberta/Kananaskis%20Improvement%20District/Mesa%20Butte?i=0

REQUIRED GEAR & SUPPLIES:
. bear spray **MANDATORY
· backpack
· hiking boots
. toque/cap
· personal first aid kit
· snacks
. water (2l)
· appropriate clothing (no cotton, no jeans)
. warm layers
. gloves/mittens
. microspikes ** MANDATORY
. sense of humour

SUGGESTED GEAR:
· poles
· change of clothes
. sense of adventure **

CARPOOLING: Please meet at Shouldice Park and Ride at 8:30 a.m. to arrange carpooling. Please be considerate of your driver’s vehicle by bringing a change of shoes and plastic bag for dirty footwear. Suggested gas fee contribution is $15.00. Carpool Etiquette

CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC WAIVER: You must complete the electronic waiver before you are allowed to go on this hike. You will be asked for the name and phone number of an emergency contact.

If you are confirmed on this hike, you must complete the following electronic waiver in order to attend: __________

CODE OF CONDUCT: By signing up for this hike, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct

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.