Description: This hilly trek begins with a flat start on paved Bow River Pathway before entering Dale Hodges Wetland Park followed by Bowmont Park. The rolling single-rack terrain leads to fantastic views of the Rockies and river valley. BRING CLEATS as single-track trails can be slippery. Meet Place: We meet at the official parking lot for […]
Description: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of Canada’s newest Provincial Parks, protecting over 1300 hectares of foothills fescue parkland along the Bow River Valley, between Calgary and Cochrane. The Park preserves and protects significant natural and cultural features, including examples of endangered ecosystems and rare species, First Nations and early ranching and industrial settlements, […]
Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, stairs, hills, and sidewalk trekking. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from the Douglasdale escarpment. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Mallard Point and a flat walk along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet […]
Description: This walk starts in North Glenmore Park and follows the paved path along the top of the escarpment, looking west to the Rockies. We'll soon enter the Weaselhead trail network, a mix of dirt trails and boardwalk and continue along a mix of single-track trails and paved pathway as we circumnavigate the Glenmore reservoir. […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to a series of lakes and big open views of surrounding peaks. Onward past the Robertson Glacier to a final climb to another valley where we'll enjoy our lunch. If snow is abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Registration & Fees: Want to join […]
Description: We'll Follow the hidden stairway into Roxboro Natural Park and climb to big views of downtown Calgary before walking into Erlton and heading up and over MacLeod Trail. Continuing into the quirky Ramsay where every twist and turn offers surprises. We'll soak up the view from the top of Scotsman's Hill and then loop […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! The hike starts along the Bow River Pathway and travels past the Harvie Passage watercourse. We'll connect to the RiverWalk and travel the eclectic Ramsay side-streets, to big Rockies views atop Scotsman's Hill with a mid-walk stop at one of the many coffee shops along the route. Registration & Fees: […]
Description: We travel the side streets of Altadore to the Elbow River Valley. Single-track trails lead to the river and stunning views of the cliffs above before we reach the dam. It is covered in frozen waterfalls. We'll take the stairs to the lookout on top of the Dam and then travel through the neighbourhood […]
Description: We’ll walk 6-7+ km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling single-track trails and boardwalks of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and Dale Hodges Park. Waterfall Valley is a highlight on this hilly trek that offers amazing views of the Bow River and the Rockies. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll […]
Description: We'll travel along neighbourhood side streets and onto the beautiful pathway network in Confederation Park. Meet Place: Meet outside of Weeds Café. There is a lot of free street parking in the area. Bathrooms: Yes (in café) Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Weeds Café
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks, including Mount Chester. Onward to Chester Lake and beyond to the Elephant Rocks. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and […]