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 […]
Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows and golden larches. Meet Place: Meet at the Shell Gas station across from COP on Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) or at the trailhead (exact trailhead driving instructions will be given closer to the date) Directions: Burstall Pass […]
Description: This 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. Meet Place: Shell Station across from COP Directions: We'll meet in Calgary and carpool or you […]
Description: We'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 late lunch. Bring food for the hike as lunch will be after 1 pm. You will […]
Description: This 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. Due to the recent snowfall, we will hike with cleats or snowshoes, depending on the depth of the snow. […]
Description: We'll walk from Banff townsite, along the Bow River, through neighbourhoods, and along forested pathways below the steep cliffs of Tunnel Mountain. As the final section of the trail ascends, views open up across the Bow Valley to Mount Rundle. We'll loop back through town to warm up at a café *. *Café stop […]
Description: We'll wind our way along a forested path before entering a spectacular cirque with big views all around. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. We will drive west on Hwy 1 to Hwy 40 turnoff. Continue on Hwy. 40 to the Highwood Pass Parking lot. Distance/Length: Rated […]
Description: This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. 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) or […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks and the spectacular Boom Lake. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: We'll meet in Calgary and carpool or you can meet us at the trailhead. Directions will be given. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 3-400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours […]
Description: We'll walk into the impressive Grotto Canyon before heading to Canmore for a hot drink! Icers (cleats) are necessary for this winter hike as we'll be walking on ice at times. You can rent cleats from Sports Rent in Calgary. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
Description: We'll walk the neighbourhoods, river trails, pathways, and stairways throughout the town of Canmore. We'll stop in downtown Canmore for a hot drink and snack or late lunch. Bring food for the hike as the café stop will be after 1 pm. You will be back in Calgary by 3-4 pm. *Lunch cost not […]
Description: We'll hike with cleats past a series of waterfalls along the Evan Thomas trail. We'll hike from forested trails to an open valley before closing in on a series of three waterfalls. The final waterfall, the Green Monstor, requires hikers to hang onto a rope along a ledge so may not be accessible to […]