Welcome to Skrastins Outdoor Club

Skrastins provides hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter walking activities in the foothills and mountains west of Calgary most Fridays of the year. Bus transportation is provided, with pickup locations in the southwest and northwest. We divide into groups to accommodate different levels of fitness and speed.  We welcome new members who are aged 55+ .

We invite you to learn more About Us!

When a trip is scheduled and registration is available, you will see a "Guests" and a "Members" button below.

Guests are welcome to register online for the guest waitlist for the upcoming trip.   Click on the "Guest" button, to link to our guest information and registration page.

Members, click the "Members" button below to login to the trip  Registration  page.

Registration opens at 6 PM on Friday seven days prior to the trip.  Registration closes at 4 PM on the Wednesday prior to the trip.

  

S060: CASTLE JUNCTION – Twin Lakes and Boom Lake

July 17, 2026
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Registration is:
Open
Registrations:
6
General Information:
  • Registration opens at 6 PM on Friday, seven days prior to the trip. Registration closes at 4 PM on the Wednesday prior to the trip.

Group Options

  • A Fast - Twin Lakes and return via Twin Lakes/Altrude Trailhead @ Castle Junction: Approximately 16.5km, Elev. 700m
  • A Slow - Twin Lakes and return via Twin Lakes/Altrude Trailhead @ Castle Junction: Approximately 16.5km, Elev. 700m
  • B1 Fast - Twin Lakes Trail to Arnica Summit: Approximately 11.6 km, Elev. 700m
  • B1 Slow - Twin Lakes Trail to Arnica Summit: Approximately 11.6 km, Elev. 700m
  • B2 Fast - Arnica Lake and return: Approximately 10km, Elev. 550m
  • B2 Slow - Arnica Lake and return: Approximately 10km, Elev. 550m
  • C - Boom Lake Trail and return: Approximately 10km, Elev. 175m
Bus Drop Off: Vista Lake and Boom Lake Parking Areas
Bus Pickup: Boom Lake, Vista and South Castle Junction Parking Areas
BB: Canmore Visitor Centre
Estimated Return Time: Approximately 5:30 PM
Estimated Time on Trail: Approximately 5 hours
Shelter: Bus at Boom Lake
Departure Information:
Single north pickup: 8:00 AM Montgomery Community Association – 16th Ave & Home Road NW
Monthly Bus Coordinator:
Questions or comments? Please reach us using our Contact Form!