Fit Frog Adventures

Horsethief Canyon Badlands with paleonologist & Last Chance Saloon, Drumheller
2025-10-18 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Horsethief Canyon parking, G4QJ+6C Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
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 mingling of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. The confluence of factors here unveil a landscape found in only a few places on Earth – and rarely so close to a large city. The canyon is T-shaped, running roughly half a kilometre by one kilometre out to the wider Red Deer River Valley (cut from the land when the last ice age ended about 10,000 years ago), terrain that can occupy most of an afternoon in the absence of officially marked trails. Here you can look in on the last years of the Cretaceous Period, 70 million years ago, the end of the age of dinosaurs. Among the notable specimens uncovered in the Horsethief is a horned dinosaur with a thick nose named Pachyrhinosaurus canadensis.
And optional return route through Wayne, Alberta to visit the Last Chance Saloon is also part of the plan, They serve food so if you are keen to stay for the food, plan that into your day. They close at 7 pm.
Registration & Fees:
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Carpool Meet Place:
Meet at 9:30 am at Horsethief Canyon Parking lot
Directions:
We’ll drive 1.5 hours to Drumheller and continue 10 minutes (11.6 km) past the Royal Tyrell Museum along AB-838/Dinosaur Trail northbound before turning left into the parking area signed for Horsethief Canyon. Here is the Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/2UaXuzBPR8tom3kr9
Distance/Length:
Rated (AL/MOD), 10 km + 100 meters elevation gain: 3-4 hours hiking time
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from Calgary (location above). It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Nihahi Ridge, Kananaskis
2025-11-01 08:30 - 15:30 | Allen Bill Day Use Area, W826+H8, Bragg Creek, Alberta, T0L 0K0, Canada
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.

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 from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).
Follow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country
Go past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.
The sign and parking are just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of a long, gradual hill.

Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD), 10 km + 450 up to 600 meters (extra 150 optional) elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meeting place.

Canmore neighbourhoods, Highline Trail & Policeman's Creek Café Loop
2025-11-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Centennial Park Canmore parking, 3JPV+J3 Canmore, Alberta
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 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).
*Lunch cost not included.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Meet 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.
Directions:
Take Hwy 1 to Canmore
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD), 12 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours on trail.
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary. If you need to carpool, please advise Lori. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Snowshoe: Ptarmigan Cirque, Highwood Pass, Kananaskis
2025-11-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Kananaskis Visitor Centre, Hwy 40, 1 AB-40, Kananaskis, AB T0L 1N0 1N0
Description:
Join us for the last day at the top of the world! The Highwood Pass closes on Dec. 1 so we’ll enjoy the final day snowshoeing a forested path before entering a spectacular cirque with big views all around.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Kananaskis Visitor Centre on Hwy. 40. Drive west on Hwy 1 to Hwy 40 turnoff.
Directions:
After we meet up we will continue on Hwy. 40 to the Highwood Pass Parking lot.
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD), 8 km + 300 meters elevation gain. Approx. 4 hours on the trail.
Carpool Option:
If you would like to carpool please arrange amoungst yourselves. I suggest meeting at the Shell Station on Hwy 1 at Bowfort Road.

Black Prince Snowshoe, Kananaskis
2026-01-31 08:00 - 15:00 | Shell Station at COP, HWY 1, 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2
Description:
We’ll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder at Warspite tarn followed by some powder exploration and amazing views of and spectacular views of Mount Black Prince.
Meet Place:
Shell Station at COP
Directions:
Meet at the Shell station at COP.
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD), 10 km + 300 meters elevation gain: 4 hours on trail.
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Snowshoe: Burstall Lakes, Kananaskis
2026-02-21 08:30 - 16:00 | Tim Horton’s, Hwy 40, 100 Kananaskis Trail, Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 1N0
Description:
We’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.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Tim Hortons, Hwy 40, Kananskis Trail (just off Hwy 1)
Directions:
See 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
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD), 10 km + 400 meters elevation gain: 4+ hours on trail.
Carpool Option:
Feel 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.

Snowshoe: Rummel Lake Snowshoe, Kananaskis
2026-03-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Tim Horton’s, Hwy 40, 100 Kananaskis Trail, Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 1N0
Description:
We’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.
Meet Place:
Meet at the Tim HOrton’s, Hwy 40 and Hwy 1 intersection at 8 am (1 hour from Calgary)
Directions:
From 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.
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD), 10 km + 400 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours on trail.
Carpool Option:
When 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.

Curly Sands & Mesa Butte Summit, Kananaskis
2026-03-29 08:30 - 16:00 | Red Deer Lake Church, VRRV+H3 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Description:
Join 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.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Meet at Red Deer Lake Church
Directions:
Hwy 22 south of Calgary
Distance/Length:
Rated* (MOD), 8 km + 400 meters cumulative elevation gain: 4+ hours hiking time, including lunch stop
*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meeting place.

Prairie View and Jewell Pass (Yates Mountain), Kananaskis
2026-04-19 08:00 - 15:30 | Tim Horton’s, Hwy 40, 100 Kananaskis Trail, Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 1N0
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:
Tim Horton’s, Hwy 40, Kananaskis
Directions:
Barrier 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).
Distance/Length:
Rated (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.
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Prairie Mountain to Prairie Creek loop, Elbow Valley, Kananaskis
2026-05-14 08:30 - 14:00 | Allen Bill Day Use Area, W826+H8, Bragg Creek, Alberta, T0L 0K0, Canada
Description:
We’ll hike the up and over the popular Prairie Mountain (new switchback trail completed in the summer of 2023) hiking trail. A steady 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. NOTE: This is a steady climb for 2+ hours and is a good fit for those who walk/ run 5+ km most days, carry a backpack on some walks and include hills and stairs in all of their walks.
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 from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).
Follow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country
Go past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.
The sign and parking are just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long, gradual hill.

Distance/Length:
Rated (INT), 10 km + 700 meters elevation gain: 5 hours hiking time
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.

Grass Pass & beyond (Bull Creek Hills), Kananaskis
2026-05-23 08:00 - 15:00 | Red Deer Lake Church, VRRV+H3 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Description:
Wildflowers 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.
Meet Place:
Red 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)
Directions:
From the meet place we travel to Longview and then into the Kananaskis.
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD/INT), 10 km + 500-600* meters elevation gain: 5 hours hiking time
*Option to climb more or less
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Canmore's Highline Trail, Policeman's Creek, neighbourhoods Café Loop
2026-06-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Centennial Park Canmore parking, 3JPV+J3 Canmore, Alberta
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 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)
Registration & Fees:
Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options.
Meet Place:
Meet 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.
Directions:
Take Hwy 1 to Canmore
Distance/Length:
Rated (MOD), 10 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours on trail.
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from Calgary. If you need to carpool, please advise Lori. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.

Jumpingpound Summit and beyond, Kananaskis
2026-06-21 08:30 - 16:00 | Allen Bill Day Use Area, W826+H8, Bragg Creek, Alberta, T0L 0K0, Canada
Description:
This 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.
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 from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).
Follow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country
Go past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.
The sign and parking is just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long, gradual hill.

Distance/Length:
Rated* (MOD), 10 km + 500 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time
*Please see the drop menu below for an explanation of ratings
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.

Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park
2026-07-01 07:30 - 16:00 | Shell Station at COP, HWY 1, 8435 Bowfort Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2V2
Description:
A 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.
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 towards Radium (about 1 hour, 50 minutes drive from Calgary). Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZbVzh1winwjb2nuL8
Distance/Length:
Rated MOD: 11 km + 500 m elevation gain: 5 hours of hiking.
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell station in Calgary

Burstall Pass, Kananaskis
2026-07-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Tim Horton’s, Hwy 40, 100 Kananaskis Trail, Mînî Thnî, AB T0L 1N0
Description:
Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows.
Meet Place:

Directions:
Burstall Pass trailhead is located on Hwy 762 (Smith Dorrien) in Kananaskis.
Distance/Length:
Rated MOD: 16 km + 450 m elevation gain: 5 hours of hiking.
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the Shell Station.

Lillian & Galatea Lakes, Kananaskis
2026-07-17 08:30 - 16:00 | Galatea Trailhead, Kananaskis, VR6F+GG Kananaskis Village, Alberta
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.
Registration & Fees:
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Meet Place:
Galatea trailhead, Hwy 40, Kananaskis
Directions:
It 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.
Distance/Length:
Rated 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)
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from Calgary. It is not guaranteed but may be an option.
