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Masks are mandatory when gathering at the beginning and end of our events. Additionally, we strongly recommend masks be worn during the activity (but are not required as long as physical distance is being maintained) - if group members are closer than 6 feet apart they MUST wear a mask covering their mouth and nose. Please review our full COVID-19 policy and safety practices here.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (JULY 22) 

**PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION**

Join us on a Backcountry Women Warrior Women Hike on Lost Lake Trail, part of the Great Trail. A lot of the more popular trails in the Whiteshell area are getting busy, so this is an opportunity to check out a lesser-known trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park.

This trail is located near West Hawk Lake. It is an approximately 8km route, which we will do out and back for a total of approximately 16km. Doing this as an out and back allows us to avoid a road walk. We will hike along the Great Trail (purple, #7 on the map below) until it meets up with the Lost Lake Trail (#8 on the map) and follow the trail until it meets up with Hwy 312, at which point we will turn around the retrace our route back to our vehicles.  This hike includes a potential opportunity to take a swim in West Hawk Lake.

We will hike this trail rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe.

Event leaders: Kerry St George - Click here for bio.

Arrival Time: by 9:00 AM. We will begin the hike no later than 9:30 AM so please arrive on time. The time arranged allows for you to have time to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for the leaders to share information with the group.  Please note that there are not washrooms at the trailhead.

Location: We will meet at the the corner of Hwy 44 and Hwy 312. We will park our cars along the side of the road on 312. A valid Manitoba Parks pass is required and can be purchased online. 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 4/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

Hiking series: Warrior Women - click for more info.
Duration / Distance: Approximately 16 kms, 5-6 hours with breaks.
Experience: This event is open to participants with a good level of fitness who have intermediate hiking experience and good endurance. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate steady pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate outerwear and gear.  Strongly recommend that you have walked, run or hiked more than 10km in the last 3-4 months.
Terrain: The trail is a maintained wider trail with lots of ups and downs over roots and rocks.
Pace: Moderate to fast with some breaks (2.5-3.5 kph over rocky uneven terrain - not flat land hiking speed).

Please leave 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.

Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.