Description: We'll walk along the Bow River Pathway to the Douglas Fir Trail where we will climb through a Douglas Fir Forest to views of the Bow River. We'll connect to Wildwood at that point and navigate the neighbourhood to a hidden single track wilderness trail that leads to the Quarry Road Trail. Want […]
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: 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: We'll navigate blossoming streets and hidden pathway connectors from the new Sunalta Farmer's Market through Scarboro and along the Bow River Pathway. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Sunalta Community Gardens, corner of 14 Ave and 16 St SW (take the Sunalta LRT or parking on side […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! The hike starts along the Bow River Pathway and travel 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 final stop at Good News Café or Heritage Coffee Roasters for those who have time […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from Mountain Park. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Rotary Wetlands and a climb to the Cranston escarpment for more views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: […]
Description: Hidden pathways, stairs and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue […]
Description: We’ll hike 10-12 km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling trails of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and into the spectacular Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW […]
Description: We'll head southwest of Calgary to the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA); a 4,800-acre day-use habitat conservation area and nocturnal preserve. We'll hike for a few hours along the maze of trails and soak up the spectacular Rockies views and the spectacular fall colours. There is a $10 fee per car to […]
Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes, veggie gardens, and beneath canopies of trees, we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy the fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill & the Bridgeland escarpment trail before taking hidden stairways to Crescent Heights and the stunning McHugh Bluffs. We'll navigate Sunnyside past garage […]
Description: We'll explore the neighbourhoods of Ogden and Lynnwood before walking along the escarpment that offers up Rockies views and overlooks the Bow River and downtown. Single track trails behind stunning homes lead to hidden pathways that we'll follow to the Bow River Pathway, before we cross to the west side of the river and […]
Description: Hidden pathways, stairs and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue […]