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 […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks and the spectacular Boom Lake. Meet Place: Boom Lake Trailhead, Banff National Park Directions: Take Hwy 1 west to Castle Junction and then take Hwy 93 south, just past Storm Mountain Cabins, to Boom lake Trailhead. See the location map below. Distance/Length: […]
Description: Horsethief Canyon is the rarely marvelled gem in this prehistoric playground. It's a 10-kilometre jaunt up quiet Highway 838 (the North Dinosaur Trail), northwest of the region's Royal Tyrrell Museum. A descent in the canyon leads us into the land of strange outcrops of rock that are a kaleidoscope of geology and history, a […]
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: Esso Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: It's Lori's birthday so we'll hike for cupcakes! This 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. 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 through wildflowers meadows 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 […]
Description: The 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. […]