Family Winter Hike - Saturday, Feb 14, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Hike 
Event Location: Emerald Lake 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 12:00 PM  
Event Ends:   Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 03:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Feb 14, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Anne Drew Potter
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 8
Minimum Group Size: 1
Number Registered So Far:   4 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

We are planning to hike around Emerald Lake (~5K) with our two kids 6 & 3. This means a slow pace and lots of encouragement to keep going + stints of carrying, frequent bathroom and snack breaks etc. etc. If you're looking to take your kiddos on an outing like this, let's join forces! More kiddos usually means more motivation on their part. Meeting time is approximate. We are staying at LL hostel so not driving from Calgary. 


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Description: Pleasant gravel trail along the shore of Emerald Lake, surrounded by mountain and glacier views. Come prepared for muddy and rooty conditions along the east side of the loop.

Distance (one way): 5.2 km loop
Estimated time (return): 2 hours
Elevation gain: minimal | Elevation loss: minimal

Trailhead: Emerald Lake parking lot, 10 km west of Field, B.C. via Trans-Canada Highway and Emerald Lake Road. Alternatively, park at the Burgess Pass trailhead at the unsigned turnoff on Trans-Canada Highway 1.5 km east of Field, B.C.

Required Items to Bring:

snacks, spare clothes, layers, carriers, infinite patience


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

1 Emerald Lake Rd, Field, BC V0A 1G0

 

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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Cancellation Policy
If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

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