Description: A meandering trail leads to a waterfall, unique rock outcrops, rugged cliff bands, and an open alpine valley. A steep rocky slope leads to Buller Pass where spectacular views of Ribbon Lake and Mount Assiniboine are achieved. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. […]
Description: Offering unobstructed views of the Bow River Valley and the prairies beyond, this urban walkabout offers the perfect vantage point to get the lay of the land in Calgary. Navigating a mix of forested single-track trails, quiet side streets, and paved pathways, walkers soak up spectacular vistas and we'll check out the Buddhist Stuppa. […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhoods! This relatively flat hike starts with a climb to a spectacular view of the Saddledome and the downtown core. Historic neighbourhoods, the Bow River, and some funky window shopping are all part of this walk. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at […]
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: Wildflowers, lakes and views! We'll climb through mixed forest and across open slopes. The trail then drops down to 4 alpine lakes. The trail has steep sections on gravel slopes. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Red Deer Lake Church, Hwy 22X […]
Description: We'll connect the neighbourhoods of Britannia, Elboya, Windsor Park and Bel-Aire before taking a chalkboard mural pathway to the Glenmore Reservoir. I'll show you a primo picnic spot on a secret pathway overlooking the Elbow River and Glenmore Dam before we cross the Dam and follow the single-tack trails along the Elbow River below […]
Description: This urban walk leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary from Calgary's highest point. Nose Hill Park is 11 square km of sweeping grasses, aspen-filled coulees, wildlife, and colourful wildflowers from Spring through Fall. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on Shaganappi Trail at Edgemont Blvd. Bathroom: […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th […]
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. Meet Place: Meet outside Bridgeland Market. Lots of free parking on side streets or take transit - […]
Description: We'll hike to the popular Elbow Lake and beyond to the beautiful, peaceful, and rarely-visited Rae Lake. We'll check out Edworthy Falls en route to Rae Lake, which is nestled below the north end of Mt. Rae and the east of Tombstone Pass and surrounded by golden larch trees in the fall. Meet Place: Shell […]
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, St. Patrick's Island and travel the eclectic Ramsay side-streets to big Rockies views atop Scotsman's Hill. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration […]
Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the summer sun as you gradually climb. The hike starts with a wide, rolling trail that narrows as you go. The lush forest and the bridge […]