In Search of Whooping Crane Coffee Ride, Int, 60km, 300m, GayleneHalter

RIDE - LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced

Coordinator:  Gaylene Halter

Distance:  60 km 

Pace:  23 to 26 kph

Elevation Gain:  

E-Bikes allowed:  N (choose one)

Ride from the West location of the Calgary Farmer's Market, 25 Greenbriar Drive NW. To access the Market turn off 16 Ave NW at Bowfort Road exit. Take Bowfort Rd north bound thru the traffic circles and exit onto Greenbriar Blvd NW.  Park behind the Market either in the lot or on the street.

Stopping and regrouping at major turns. No sweep.

We will be exiting the area and crossing 16 Avenue towards Winsport (COP).  Through the Winsport property, under Stony Trail to Crestmount via 1 Ave SW. Travel through Crestmount on Crestmount Blvd SW to access Old Banff Coach Road. Turning right and follow to Range Rd 31.  North bound travelling to Township Road 250.  West bound on Township Road 250 to Range Road 32.  Turn right. Out and back on Range Road 32. Returning to Township Road 250, turn right and head west to Range Road 40.  Turn left and head south on Range Road 40.  We will be stopping on Range Road 40 and seeing if we can spot the Whooping Crane.  This will be our rest spot. 

Starting again, head south on Range Road 40, turning left on Township Rd 244.  Follow Township Rd 244 (Springbank Rd) to Old Banff Coach Road (563) and turn left.  Descend Old Banff Coach Road to Crestmont Blvd.  Turn right and return to the Farmer's Market.

Coffee to follow either at Farmer's Market or Analog Coffee.  Group decides.

Map to be posted.