Goal: $2,000.00

Minimum donation per participant: $50.00

All donations to AWA are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Located east of Highway 22, the Porcupine Hills are a series of rolling hills rich with a mosaic of vegetation. Walking the seemingly endless ridges you will find a bounty of wildflowers such lilies, orchids and roses in addition to magnificent douglas firs and limber pines which offer the perfect spot to catch a quick rest while enjoying the wonderful views. The Porcupine Hills are home to numerous ungulate species including mule deer, elk, and moose in addition to larger mammals, wolves and grizzly bears.

• Elevation Gain: 500 m down and 500 m up
• Terrain: Long steep sections on deep fescue grass and forest off-trail
• Distance: 12km
• Estimated duration of hike: 5-6 hours

• Be sure to wear proper walking shoes and long pants – we will be walking off-trail!
• Bring snacks, lunch, sunscreen, insect spray, and plenty water. Please remember to also eat a hearty breakfast!
• Please bring a personal mask and hand sanitizer
• Bring clothing suitable for variable weather conditions: jacket, hat, or raingear.
• All participants must sign a waiver before the hike begins.

We will observe COVID-19 precautions and guidance from the Government of Alberta and expect participants to follow appropriate sanitizing and social distancing. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation! If you need more details you can check the Government website at: this link.

Please bring a personal mask and your own hand sanitizer.

Thank you for joining us for this exceptional day out in one of Alberta’s truly wonderful Wild Spaces — we look forward to meeting you there!

MEETING TIME AND LOCATION: Chain Lakes Provincial Park Campground at 9:00 a.m.

• From Calgary, head south to Hwy 22X (a.k.a. Marquis of Lorne Trail, Spruce Meadows Trail)
• Head west to junction with Hwy 22.
• Take Hwy 22 south to Chain Lakes Provincial Parks (about 53 km). Meet in the day use area parking lot near the outhouse facilities, this is located close to the lake.

Here are some Google maps directions from Calgary: https://goo.gl/maps/davhsY7UXqS2

Please allow yourself at least 1.5 hours from central Calgary.  From there we will drive in a convoy to our hiking location in the North Porcupine Hills, approximately 30 minutes from Chain Lakes Provincial Parks.