Highwood Pass from South Gate 75 km - Int Group 3Jill Stan

ROAD RIDE - LEVEL: Intermediate

Coordinator: Jill Stan

Distance: 75 km

Pace: Ride at your own Pace. Will sweep, nobody gets left behind

Elevation Gain: 900 m

Description:  This ride ascends the highest paved road in Canada from the South winter gate -- the route is fully closed to cars until June 15. Tailgate social after the ride. Please come prepared with clothing for mountain weather conditions. We will be gaining significant elevation -- even on a nice day, it will be colder higher up and the long descent can be very chilly. 

Parking: Start from Highwood House junction on Highway 541, West of Longview. Park on the side of the highway not at the General Store.

MEET AT THE GATE - there may be a crowd

Park Pass: Reminder! As of June 1, you must have a Kananaskis park pass to visit the park. See: https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass.aspx

Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27222220

COVID-19 safety: Please stay with your group and maintain physical distancing throughout the event. Bring a mask for moments when physical distancing may not be possible. Car-pooling with people outside your immediate household is discouraged.