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Boom Lake Hike / Highway 93

About this event



Description:  The Boom Lake Trail is an easy 5 kilometer walk to a beautifully formed lake contained by a massive 600 meter limestone wall and glacier-melted peaks.  Great place to enjoy lunch and take in the spectacular views.


•  Events are subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to inclement weather or forest fires.   

   restrictions.

•  Carpooling - Use at your own discretion and what you are comfortable with.

•  Washrooms may not be available - please be prepared to pack out what you bring in, such as

   Toilet paper, etc.

•  Please remember the required items that you will need to attend this type of event.

•  Please do not sign up if you are experiencing any flu or cold like symptoms.

•  Pleas subject to cancellation or change on short notice due to changes in inclement weather of fires.


Hike Details:


Hiking Distance:                 10.2 Kilometers / 3 to 4 Hours / Out and Back

Elevation Gain:                   175 Meters / 575 Feet

Maximum Elevation Gain:  1895 Meters / 6210 Feet

Travel Distance:                  138 Kilometers One Way / 1 Hour and 45 Minutes

Difficulty Level:                   Moderate


Parks Canada Guide to Trail Ratings and Descriptions

Rendezvous Point:  North Edworthy Park, northeast corner / middle, and look for the White Ford Explorer.  Please arrive 15 minutes before so carpooling arrangements can be made, as we will be leaving at 8:00 a.m. sharp.  

Event Coordinator:  For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator Lori at (403) 283-7386 or by email ldavidson@telus.net.  On the day of the event, call or text me at (403) 803-2953 if your plans have changed.


Pet Policy:  Pets will not be allowed.

Members Only


For Safety Reasons:
  A minimum of 4 members are required for the event to go ahead as scheduled.

Date and Time

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Location

Edworthy Park, North Parking Lot, Northeast Corner. Look for the White Ford Explorer.
Carpool Meeting Location / North Edworthy Park
Shaganappi and Montgomery View N.W.
Calgary, AB  
CAN

Event Contact(s)

Lori Davidson
Trip Coordinator

Category

C - Hiking day trip carpool trip

Registration Info

Registration is required
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation Policy:
Please read carefully

It is your responsibility to obtain appropriate cancellation and medical insurance.

Refunds will be paid in CSC points only.

To cancel your registration for an event:

a) Before the cancellation cutoff date, please log in to the website and use the "Cancel Registration" button on the event. If it is a paid event, you will be refunded in CSC points.

b) After the cancellation cutoff date, please notify the Event Host. A refund may be provided using CSC points but only if the event is full and someone fills your spot.

For Cancellation Policy details, procedures, and rationale please go to the website tab - The fine print /Policy Overview/Event Policy

Free Events
Cancellation, for a scheduled event that does not involve payment, should be made as above. If you need to cancel at the last-minute, contact the host via text or email. If you are running late, please notify the host as soon as safely possible. Please do not be a no-show. This means people may be waiting unnecessarily for you and may mean other members may not be able to attend when there are limited spots. No-shows may be banned from future events.

Capacity

12 Total Slots
10 Available Slot(s)