Description: We’ll hike 6-7 km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling trails of Bowmont Natural Environment Park into Waterfall Valley. Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park WEST parking lot, 87 St, NW Bathrooms: No Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Cadence Café
Description: This hill trek leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Wildlife, wildflowers, and sweeping green grasses make it hard to believe all this is in the heart of the city. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on John Laurie Boulevard at Brisbois Dr, NW Bathroom: Seasonal bathroom […]
Description: We’ll walk about 6-7 km through green spaces mixed with escarpment viewpoints alongside impressive homes. Creativity and quirkiness provide interest! Meet Place: Meet outside Made by Marcus Ice cream shop. Bathroom: None at the walk start. Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Pocket Coffee
Description: We'll follow the pathways alongside the creek meanders through multiple curves in the valley bottom. The valley where we'll walk was forged by runoff from the last glaciation and is therefore considerably younger than the Bow and Elbow river valleys. In certain areas, the creek has been carved through the bedrock. Outcroppings of the […]
Description: We'll navigate side stress through Elbow Park and along the Elbow River Pathway before looping back for a big views finish from Britannia and River Park. Meet Place: South Calgary Community Association Bathroom: port-a-potty Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Le Comptoir by Francois
Description: Load up your backpack and join us on this hiking training session where we'll climb the stairs to the Nose Hill Plateau, Calgary's highest point where panoramic views are your reward, and then continue on single-track trails that dip into aspen-filled coulees, past spring wildflowers to Rockies views. Want to join us? Scroll down […]
Description: We’ll walk along a mix of neighbourhood side-streets to the spectacular views from the Cambrian Heights followed by green space walking in Highland Park. Meet Place: Park in the official parking lot for Confederation Park at 30 Ave and 7 St NW Bathrooms: YES Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Ola Luna bakery café
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th Avenue and 24th Street, SW. Leave 90 Avenue and turn left to get to the public parking […]
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 boardwalks. This is a full-on nature immersion. Meet Place: Meet at the Weaselhead Parking Lot, 37 St. and […]
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 Buddist Stuppa. […]
Description: We’ll zigzag our way from parkland to ridge-top, past Sunnyside garage art to big views from Crescent Heights. Views of the Rockies, Calgary’s downtown core, and the Bow River are the treats on this outing. We'll loop back along the Bow River Pathway and over the Peace Bridge. Meet Place: Meet at the official […]
Description: This hill trek leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Wildlife, wildflowers, and sweeping green grasses make it hard to believe all this is in the heart of the city. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Want to join us? Scroll down to […]