Cory Pass Loop

Sign-up opens @ 8:00pm Wednesday

The highlight of this hike is the Gargoyle Valley! A dramatic, high-alpine basin known for its otherworldly landscape filled with odd eroded rock pinnacles, scree slopes and boulder fields that resemble stone gargoyles.

We will hike clockwise through Cory Pass and finish the loop out Edith Pass. Expect a mild creek crossing (we can rock hop), a steep climb, moderate scrambling, loose scree, narrow ledges, boulder field and finish off with a path through a lush forest.

Distance: ~14 km
Elevation gain: ~1,000 m
Number of hikers: 6-8

If you sign up, but cannot attend, please remove your name from the list by 10am Friday. If you cancel anytime after 10:00am Friday or don’t show up (without contacting me) you will be marked as a “no show”. This is visible to other organizers and may affect your chances of attending other hikes.

Waitlist
A waitlist has been created. You must answer question(s). I will add attendees at my own discretion.

Meet up time and location:
7:15am Shouldice Park & Ride Lot

Note: the trailhead is at the Fireside Picnic Area (about 9 km west of Banff).
Just past Banff turn off the Trans-Canada Hwy taking the Bow Valley Parkway (1A) exit. After 0.4km you will see a turnoff for Fireside. Turn right and follow the road for 1 km to the parking lot.

Weather/cancellations:
Please check Meetup on morning of hike for additional instructions and/or possible cancellation due to weather.

Carpooling:
Suggested gas contribution: $20. per person.
A Banff National Park Pass is required.

Gear:
Sturdy comfortable hiking boots
Poles
Rock gloves (optional)
Gaiters (optional)
Spikes
Bear spray
Water, lunch & snacks
Layers for wind, rain, snow
Hat /Touque
Mitts
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Light pad to sit on

Disclaimer:
You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides. By signing up you assume all responsibility 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. It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it.