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: 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. The cupcake finish is the highlight! Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead […]
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. 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: 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: This scenic trail takes you along a forested path to meadows of wildflowers and breathtaking views of the front ranges and the city of Calgary. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Dawson Trailhead in Sibbald Flats Area of Kananaskis off Hwy 1 west: Hwy 68 to Powderface Road (Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/pDxAsQkqyQko56DEA) Distance/Length: Rated (MOD/INT)*, […]
Description: This is a spectacular, CHALLENGING scramble/hike & ridge walk that offers the hiker panoramic views of the Spray Lakes Valley and Banff National Park. You'll be able to see Mount Assiniboine on a clear day. YOU MUST BE COMFORTABLE with rocky terrain, exposure, using your hands to climb and balance at times, and steep […]
Description: A meandering trail leads to a waterfall, unique rock outcrops, rugged cliff bands, and an open alpine valley. A steep rocky slope leads to Buller Pass where spectacular views of Ribbon Lake and Mount Assiniboine are achieved. Meet Place: Shell at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD/INT), 12 km […]
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake, Galatea Lakes, and Guinn’s Pass follow a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea lake offers spectacular views. The views continue on the way to Guinn’s Pass where we'll settle in for lunch and views of Ribbon […]
Description: A wonderful trail zigzags through shrubs and wildflowers into a wide-open valley below Stanley Glacier. Waterfalls, glaciers, and big views are constant on this fantastic hike. Meet Place: Shell Station on Hwy 1, across from COP Directions: Stanley Glacier Trailhead, Kootenay National Park: Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Castle Junction. Take Hwy 93 south […]
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: This is a moderate hike with options to hike higher making the hike more strenuous. No matter how far you go you'll enjoy panoramic views, with some off-trail hiking up to Pocaterra Ridge. Meet Place: Shell Station, across from COP Directions: We will drop cars at Little Highwood Pass and then carpool to Highwood Pass […]