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UID:7925-1771662600-1771689600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Snowshoe: Burstall Lakes\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’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. \nRegistration & Fees:\nWant to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. \nMeet Place:\nTim Hortons\, Hwy 40\, Kananskis Trail (just off Hwy 1) \nDirections:\nSee the map below for the Tim Hortons on Hwy 40 at the Hwy 1 Turnoff. From Tim Hortons we will drive an hour to the Burstall Pass Trailhead. https://goo.gl/maps/6p37AVLLuxYijpQz9 \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD)\, 10 km + 400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours on trail. \nCarpool Option:\nFeel free to plan your own carpool. The Petro Can Station west of Calgary on Hwy 22 at Hwy 1 intersection is a popular place to meet to carpool. People park on the access road to the Petro Can. Or you could plan to meet at the Shell Station across from Winsport on Hwy 1.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/snowshoe-burstall-lakes-kananaskis/
LOCATION:Tim Horton’s\, Hwy 40\, 100 Kananaskis Trail\, Mînî Thnî\, AB T0L 1N0
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20220930T145859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T020706Z
UID:5266-1772870400-1772899200@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Snowshoe: Rummel Lake Snowshoe\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’ll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder and spectacular views of the Spray Lakes and mountain peaks. Onward along a forested path to Rummel Lake.  If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at the Tim HOrton’s\, Hwy 40 and Hwy 1 intersection at 8 am (1 hour from Calgary) \nDirections:\nFrom Hwy 40 to the Spray lakes Road (Hwy 762). Follow the Spray Lakes Road for about 20-25 minutes\, about 5 minutes past the Chester Lake trailhead to a pull-off across from the road that goes to Engadine Lodge. \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD)\, 10 km + 400 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours on trail. \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place. It is not guaranteed but may be an option. If you need to carpool from Calgary please contact Lori to see if it is possible.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/snowshoe-rummel-lake-snowshoe-kananaskis/
LOCATION:Tim Horton’s\, Hwy 40\, 100 Kananaskis Trail\, Mînî Thnî\, AB T0L 1N0
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20251017T132400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T202841Z
UID:9107-1774773000-1774800000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Curly Sands & Mesa Butte Summit\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin us for a wonderful beginner foothills summit hike close to Calgary. We’ll head southwest of Calgary to the foothills near Millarville to hike to big views (we’ll see the city!) atop Mesa Butte. This little summit hike is little known but so close to the city. A great one to add to your year-round hiking! After the hike you could plan to take a quick detour to the Leighton Art Centre to do a stroll on the trails\, check out their artist and artisan shop and soak up the spectacular views. \nRegistration & Fees:\nWant to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at Red Deer Lake Church \nDirections:\nHwy 22 south of Calgary \nDistance/Length:\nRated* (MOD)\, 8 km + 400 meters cumulative elevation gain: 4+ hours hiking time\, including lunch stop \n*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meeting place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/curly-sands-mesa-butte-summit-kananaskis-winter/
LOCATION:Red Deer Lake Church\, VRRV+H3 Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20240110T142409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T182611Z
UID:7231-1776585600-1776612600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Prairie View and Jewell Pass (Yates Mountain)\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We’ll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched\, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail. \nMeet Place:\nTim Horton’s\, Hwy 40\, Kananaskis \nDirections:\nBarrier Dam Trailhead: Follow Hwy 1 west to Hwy 40. Take Hwy 40 to the Barrier Dam Parking lot (just past the Kananaskis Visitor Centre and before the Kananaskis Village and Nakiska Ski Hill turn off). \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD/INT)\, 12 km + 600 meters elevation gain: 5-6 hours hiking. There is an option for some people to stop after about 500 metres of elevation gain and enjoy the views. \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/prairie-view-and-jewell-pass-yates-mountain-kananaskis-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Tim Horton’s\, Hwy 40\, 100 Kananaskis Trail\, Mînî Thnî\, AB T0L 1N0
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20260512T022004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T022336Z
UID:9573-1779526800-1779544800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Sulphur Springs / Riverview Loop\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis 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. \nMeet Place:\nAllen Bill trailhead\, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis \nDirections:\nThis trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. \n\nAccess Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) or from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).\nFollow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country\nGo past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.\nThe sign and parking is just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long\, gradual hill.\n\nDistance/Length:\nRated (All levels)\, 10 km + 320 metres cumulative elevation gain; about 3-4 hours hiking \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/sulphur-springs-riverview-loop-kananaskis-2026/
LOCATION:Allen Bill Day Use Area\, W826+H8\, Bragg Creek\, Alberta\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20230215T212907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164337Z
UID:5897-1781859600-1781877600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Canmore's Highline Trail\, Policeman's Creek\, neighbourhoods Café Loop
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWe’ll hike the neighbourhoods\, river trails\, and the High Line Trail trail in Canmore. We’ll walk along the Bow River towards the Three Sisters mountain ranges before walking the Highline Trail. We’ll stop in downtown Canmore for a coffee post-hike if you have time. Bring lunch for the hike and we will eat along the trail. You should be back in Calgary by 3-4 pm (depending on if you stop for a coffee) \nRegistration & Fees:\nWant to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. \nMeet Place:\nMeet in Canmore at Centennial Park\, 5 Ave and 5 St\, near the bathrooms. There is official parking and street parking along the park at 5 Ave and 5 St. \nDirections:\nTake Hwy 1 to Canmore \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD)\, 10 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours on trail. \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from Calgary. If you need to carpool\, please advise Lori. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/canmores-highline-trail-policemans-creek-neighbourhoods-cafe-loop/
LOCATION:Centennial Park Canmore parking\, 3JPV+J3 Canmore\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20260202T145417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T145639Z
UID:9341-1782030600-1782057600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Jumpingpound Summit and beyond\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis scenic trail takes you to meadows of wildflowers and breathtaking views of the front ranges. We’ll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to big views and our lunch spot. \nMeet Place:\nAllen Bill trailhead\, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis \nDirections:\nThis trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. \n\nAccess Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) or from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).\nFollow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country\nGo past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.\nThe sign and parking is just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long\, gradual hill.\n\nDistance/Length:\nRated* (MOD)\, 10 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time \n*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/jumpingpound-summit-and-beyond-kananaskis-june-2026/
LOCATION:Allen Bill Day Use Area\, W826+H8\, Bragg Creek\, Alberta\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20260202T145000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T133529Z
UID:9339-1782460800-1782486000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Grass Pass & beyond (Bull Creek Hills)\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWildflowers and views! We’ll climb a forested path along the Pack Trail Coulee a grassy pass between the Bull Creek Hills and Holy Cross Mountain. We’ll climb some more before dipping into a forest and beginning our final accent to the top of the Bull Creek Hills. We will do a portion of the Bull Creek Hills route and will backtrack down to our cars. Panoramic views\, fall foliage\, and Limber pines are a constant. \nMeet Place:\nRed Deer Lake Church\, Hwy 22X (If you are keen to carpool from the city\, please advise Lori and she will try to match you with someone else) \nDirections:\nFrom the meet place we travel to Longview and then into the Kananaskis. \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD/INT)\, 10 km + 500-600* meters elevation gain: 5 hours hiking time\n*Option to climb more or less \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/grass-pass-amp-beyond-bull-creek-hills-kananaskis-2026-spring/
LOCATION:Red Deer Lake Church\, VRRV+H3 Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260701T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20250410T020204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T141843Z
UID:8410-1782891000-1782921600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Stanley Glacier\, Kootenay National Park
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nA wonderful trail zigzags through shrubs and wildflowers in July and August and into fall foliage in September before entering a wide-open valley below Stanley Glacier. Waterfalls\, glaciers\, and big views are constant on this fantastic hike. There will be an option to hike more challenging terrain to the hanging valley. This extra part of the hike includes across boulders and up and down steep rocky and loose gravel slopes. People who do not want to hike the extra can choose to wait at the end of the official trail and look for fossils! The option to split the group with some waiting and some climbing will only happen if the weather is good (not raining or threatening rain). There will be other people at the end of the official trail as this is a very popular hike. \nMeet Place:\nShell Station on Hwy 1\, across from COP \nDirections:\nStanley Glacier Trailhead\, Kootenay National Park: Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Castle Junction. Take Hwy 93 south towards Radium (about 1 hour\, 50 minutes drive from Calgary). Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZbVzh1winwjb2nuL8 \nDistance/Length:\nRated MOD: 11 km + 500 m elevation gain: 5 hours of hiking. \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/stanley-glacier-kootenay-national-park-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Shell Station at COP\, HWY 1\, 8435 Bowfort Rd NW\, Calgary\, AB T3B 2V2
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260709T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20260317T192124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T140404Z
UID:9452-1783584000-1783611000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Nihahi Ridge\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\nThis hike has it all\, starting in the forest before traversing a beautiful grassy meadow and then gaining elevation in the alpine as you climb to the ridge. The views are spectacular throughout the hike. \n\nMeet Place:\nAllen Bill trailhead\, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis \nDirections:\nThis trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. \n\nAccess Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) or from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).\nFollow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country\nGo past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.\nThe sign and parking are just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of a long\, gradual hill.\n\nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD)\, 10 km + 450 up to 600 meters (extra 150 optional) elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meeting place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/nihahi-ridge-kananaskis-may-2026/
LOCATION:Allen Bill Day Use Area\, W826+H8\, Bragg Creek\, Alberta\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20260226T154434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T154605Z
UID:9392-1784277000-1784304000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Lillian & Galatea Lakes\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe trail to Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes follows a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek\, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea Lake offers spectacular views. There is an option to stop at Lillian for those who do not want to climb the extra 1 km. \nRegistration & Fees:\nWant to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. \nMeet Place:\nGalatea trailhead\, Hwy 40\, Kananaskis \nDirections:\nIt is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Calgary to the Galatea trailhead on Hwy. 40. Take Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Hwy 40. Continue along Hwy 40 to the Galatea trailhead\, just past the Village of Kananaskis. \nDistance/Length:\nRated MOD/INT to Lillian Lake and INT to Galatea Lake and Guinn’s Pass:  Lillian Lake is 12.5 km + 475 metres round trip; Galatea Lake is 17 km +675 metres elevation gain round trip ( 6+ hiking hours including lunch stop to Galatea Lake and 7 + hours to Guinn’s Pass) \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from Calgary. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/lillian-galatea-lakes-kananaskis-2026/
LOCATION:Galatea Trailhead\, Kananaskis\, VR6F+GG Kananaskis Village\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20260330T202038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T230203Z
UID:9504-1784966400-1784995200@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Burstall Pass\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nBurstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows. \nMeet Place:\nTim Horton’s on Hwy 40 at Hwy 1 intersection \nDirections:\nBurstall Pass trailhead is located on Hwy 762 (Smith Dorrien) in Kananaskis. \nDistance/Length:\nRated MOD: 16 km + 450 m elevation gain: 5 hours of hiking. \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place. If you need/ would like to carpool from Calgary please let Lori know. There might be someone else who wants to carpool.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/burstall-pass-kananaskis-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Tim Horton’s\, Hwy 40\, 100 Kananaskis Trail\, Mînî Thnî\, AB T0L 1N0
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20260501T133849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T135345Z
UID:9559-1787904000-1787932800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Picklejar Lakes\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nWildflowers\, 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. \nRegistration & Fees:\nWant to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. \nMeet Place:\nRed Deer Lake Church\, Hwy 22X (If you are keen to carpool from the city\, please advise Lori and she will try to match you with someone else) \nDirections:\nFrom the meet place we travel to Longview and then into the Kananaskis. \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD/INT)\, Distance: 11 km; Cumulative Elevation Gain: 744 m \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/picklejar-lakes-kananaskis/
LOCATION:Red Deer Lake Church\, VRRV+H3 Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20250528T143341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T171056Z
UID:8590-1789198200-1789228800@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Pocaterra Cirque (& ridge option)\, Highwood Pass\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis stunning high alpine hike in the Highwood Pass of Kananaskis is breathtaking at any time but especially in the fall when the larches put on a display of colour.  We hike through the trees on a zig zaggy\, sometimes muddy\, trail to Pocaterra cirque where creeks flow and larches are abundant. A climb towards Pocaterra Ridge leads to panoramic views. There are many spots to sit and soak it up while others may continue to climb and return the same way. This will be an out-and-back hike and people can choose how far they want to hike up the ridge. \nMeet Place:\nShell station across from COP \nDirections:\nWe will drive form the Shell Station to the Highwood Pass parking lot\, Hwy 40\, Kananaskis (trailhead for Pocaterra Ridge and Ptarmigan Cirque trails). Googl emap trailhead location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XkxL1hYmZT44qn9z9 \nDistance/Length:\nRated (MOD or INT to ridge)\, Round trip: 10 km + 400 meters elevation gain up to an OPTIONAL 875 metres if the summit is reached: 5+ hours hiking. Some may hike to the summit while others enjoy a break and soak up the views. \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/south-pocaterra-ridge-highwood-pass-kananaskis/
LOCATION:Shell Station at COP\, HWY 1\, 8435 Bowfort Rd NW\, Calgary\, AB T3B 2V2
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
CREATED:20250709T030623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T110836Z
UID:8689-1789806600-1789833600@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Healy & Simpson's Pass Larch\, Banff National Park
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis 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 over Healy Creek are stunning\, submerging you in the idyllic natural universe of the Canadian Rockies. We’ll take Simpson pass through meadows\, and past lakes before entering the golden larch-filled alpine meadows that lead to Healy Pass. Views of lakes and waterfalls and peak upon peak are your reward. \nMeet Place:\nMeet at the Sunshine Ski Hill parking which is also the Healy Pass trailhead. Carpooling from Calgary might be possible so let me know if interested. \nDirections:\nPlease see the map below for directions to the Sunshine Ski Hill\, just west of Banff Townsite. \nDistance/Length:\nRated MOD/INT: 20 km + 700 metres elevation gain. 6+ hours hiking \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from our meet place. It is not guaranteed but it may be an option.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/healy-simpsons-pass-larch-banff-national-park-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Healy Pass trailhead\, Sunshine ski hill\, 467P+XH Banff\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T164248Z
UID:8696-1790755200-1790784000@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Three Lakes Valley & Chester Lake Larch\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis stunning hike to Chester Lake is followed by a climb past the Elephant Rocks to Three Lakes Valley\, where fossils and flowers\, and more views await! \nMeet Place:\nShell Station on Hwy 1 at COP at 7:45 am OR at Chester Lake trailhead\, Spray Lakes Road\, Kananaskis at 9:30 am. About 1 hour 40 minutes drive from Calgary. \nDirections:\nHwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Hwy 40. Continue along Hwy 40 to the turnoff on Kananaskis Lake Trail followed by another turn onto the Spray Lakes Road (Smith Dorrien Hwy 762). Continue on this gravel road to Chester Lake Parking lot where will use the bathrooms before driving another 15 minutes to the start of the hike. \nDistance/Length:\nRated MOD/INT: 15 km + 730 m elevation gain\, 6 +hours round trip. \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/three-lakes-valley-chester-lake-larch-kananaskis-2026/
LOCATION:Shell Station at COP\, HWY 1\, 8435 Bowfort Rd NW\, Calgary\, AB T3B 2V2
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T113310
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UID:9603-1791016200-1791043200@www.fitfrog.ca
SUMMARY:Jumpingpound Summit and beyond\, Kananaskis
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges. We’ll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to big views and our lunch spot. \nMeet Place:\nAllen Bill trailhead\, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis \nDirections:\nThis trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. \n\nAccess Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) or from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).\nFollow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country\nGo past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.\nThe sign and parking is just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long\, gradual hill.\n\nDistance/Length:\nRated* (MOD)\, 10 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time \n*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings \nCarpool Option:\nWhen possible\, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.
URL:https://www.fitfrog.ca/event/jumpingpound-summit-and-beyond-kananaskis-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Allen Bill Day Use Area\, W826+H8\, Bragg Creek\, Alberta\, T0L 0K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Full Day Alberta Hikes / Snowshoeing
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