The Lesueur Ridge Trail Loop is 10.2 kilometers long, involving 416 meters of elevation. The trek begins with an engaging ascent to the top of the escarpment on the north side of the Leseuer Creek. The trail then meanders along the top of the ridge from which splendid views emerge the Ghost River valley, Black Rock Mountain and Devil’s Head. The trail then descends toward Lesueur Creek and roughly parallels the creek back to the trail head.

Typically of this time of year the trail will feature melting snow, mud and icy patches. Bring your micro-spikes..

To get to the trail head from Cochrane:

• Go west on Highway 1A (approx 14 km)
• Turn Right on Forestry Trunk Road, Highway #40
• Drive on Highway #40 to Township Road #270B (approx 24 km)
• Turn left on Township Road #270B (There is a sign here that reads: “OHVs Cause Wildfires-Keep Hotspots Clean”)
• Go 2.8 km to the trail head (note that the Township Road numbers change to #265C and #265A)
• There are no toilets at the trail head
• To drop a pin on the trail head in Google Maps, tap in:51.265982 -114.966899

Coordinator: Marty Way (403) 312-3571

IF YOU PLAN TO HIKE ON TUESDAY, PLEASE REPLY BEFORE 5:00 PM MONDAY. IF YOU ELECT TO CARPOOL, you should be leaving the Piita Rise meeting spot at 8:35 for the 80 minute drive to the trail head. (To drop an pin on the carpool spot in Google Maps, tap in ‘Paskapoo Parking.’) Hiking starts at 10:00 a.m.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN YOUR REPLY:

* What are your carpool plans?

* If you are going to the meeting spot, can you drive and take passengers? If you are replying for other hikers as well, please indicate the total number in the “Total guests” box.

Please note that you are responsible for any accompanying guest who is not a member of Shell Oiltimers and Friends.

Guidelines for dogs: Members are welcome to bring their dog with them provided they are on leash, and you clean up after your pet.

As a safety measure, hikers are encouraged to have a two-way radio with them.

Any questions or comments you may have can be sent to shelloiltimersandfriends@gmail.com Shell Oiltimers and Friends and guests are welcome to participate in these activities on the understanding that participants are responsible for themselves and any accompanying minors and that each participant holds all other participants and entities harmless in respect of any harm or damage, arising from, or associated with, the activities, that may be suffered by them or accompanying minors.

“KNOW YOUR LIMIT AND HIKE WITHIN IT”