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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (MARCH 19)
Join us for a Backcountry Women "Adventure Women" hike at McGillivray Falls.
The trail follows through forest, across rocky areas and along the shoreline of the lake. There are some overgrown sections of forest to navigate, some ups and downs, and a couple of steeper but short climbs. We will stop for lunch at the shelter along McGillivray Lake where there is a three-sided shelter.
Event Leaders: Christina Hiebert and Michelle Ip Click for more information!
Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:00 AM. We will begin the hike/snowshoe no later than 9:30 AM. The time arranged allows for you to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for leaders to share information with the group.
Location: McGillivray Falls Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Backcountry Women acknowledges that this hike will take place on Treaty 3 Territory.
Overall Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 3/5.
This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.
Activity Category: Adventure Women
Duration/Distance: Approximately 4.6 km (2 hours with a break for lunch included).
Experience: This event is open to participants with an average level of fitness who have some hiking experience. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate footwear, gear and outerwear.
Terrain: The trail has multiple ups and downs along the granite rock. There are some overgrown sections of forest and with the spring melt, there is potential for muddy and wet areas.
Pace: Moderate with a break for lunch and additional stops for water as needed.
Please keep dogs at home.
Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.
This event allows cancellation no less than 3 days before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.
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