Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures

This loop is a combination of Death Valley, Windy Point Trail, Foran Grade trail, and Sheep Trail. mixed Forest and stream crossings. Nice elevation, with perhaps early wildflowers. High chance of seeing some wildlife.

Recomended: Proper footwear and gators for mud.

The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location:Sheep River Valley, South K-Country
AM Shawnessy Towne Ctr,)
Event Duration:16km loop; 3-4 hours

Date: May 10, 2025
Hike Start Time: 8AM
Hike Finish Time: 2PM
Distance: 11km (approximate)
Elevation Gain: 720M (approximate)
Difficulty: Moderate (for the most part)

What to bring

• Hiking shoes/boots with good treads.
• Microspikes.
• Hiking poles.
• Please dress in layers.
• Plenty of water*
• Lunch/snacks.
• Bear spray.
• Personal first aid kit.

*carry your water in an insulated mug or if you are using a water bladder, have an insulation sleeve for the hose.

Carpooling/Park Pass

If anyone needs a ride from the city, please make arrangements through the event chat/messaging. Consider a contribution to your driver for gas and park pass + parking.

I would like to stop on Banff after for a hot springs visit. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and money for that if you want to join me. we may need to do a car shuffle at Lake Louise for those who do or do not want to join us. please ensure you contribute money for gas to yoyr drivers.

Weather

Lake Louise Weather
The Big Beehive Weather

Meeting Spot

Petro Canada Hwy 1 (If carpooling - meet at 6:15AM)
Meeting Spot (LL Parking/Washrooms - meet at 8:00AM)

References

The Big Beehive (Alltrails)
Banff Park Pass
Avalanche Canada
Be Bear Smart
Alberta Parks Advisories & Closures
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

Contact

Event Waiver

By signing up for this event you acknowledge and accept the following:

"I acknowledge that this activity in which I am participating, organized by Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures and/or its members, involves risks which are beyond the control of the group. Notwithstanding the acknowledgement of such risks, I hereby release the Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures and its organizers from all claims for damage however so arising as a result of my participation in this and any other activity organized by the Alpine Wellness Hiking Adventures. I affirm that I am aware of the nature of this activity, its length, duration and degrees of difficulty and that I am properly equipped and physically able to participate. I have no medical or other condition which might preclude my participation. I agree to pay the cost of emergency evacuation of my person and/or my belongings that may be necessary. I agree to follow the directions of the organizer(s) and any assistants at all times."

Photo credit: Sabina Barlozewska (Alltrails