Description: A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven's End leads to spectacular views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Mount Yamnuska trailhead, Kananaskis Directions: Hwy. 1A (Bow Valley Trail). 2.1 km east of 1X Highway turn left (north) onto the quarry […]
Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: A steep climb leads to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. We'll loop down to connect to the Prairie Creek trail for a rolling, creekside finish. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow […]
Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: This hike has it all, starting in the forest before traversing a beautiful grassy meadow then gaining elevation in the alpine as you climb to the ridge. The views are spectacular throughout the hike. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from […]
Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: A rolling forested trail follows Prairie Creek through a cool, shaded canyon. We'll search for calypso orchids (flower featured) in the forest. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. Access Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) […]
Description: This easy loop winding through meadow and forest is a popular choice for early spring and late fall. It has two distinct sections: the undulating high line north of the highway which offers views of Moose Mountain and the river route that overlooks Jumpingpound Creek. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the […]
Description: This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley and the city of Calgary. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive […]
Description: This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges. We'll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy, wildflower-covered slopes to our birthday lunch spot. Yup, there will be cupcakes! Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. Access Hwy. […]
Description: This foothills trail dips and climbs through the forest. This is a nice gradual trail that is perfect as an introduction to hiking or as a warm-up for more difficult hikes. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) […]
Description: We'll climb a forested path along the Pack Trail Coulee to a grassy pass between the Bull Creek Hills and Holy Cross Mountain. We'll then dip into a forest before climbing to the top of Bull Creek Hills. We will do a portion of the Bull Creek Hills route and will backtrack down to […]