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: This is a moderate to a strenuous hike to panoramic views, with some off-trail hiking up to Pocaterra Ridge. There are options to stop before the top as the views are spectacular the entire hike! Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: We will meet at the Highwood Pass parking lot, Hwy 40, Kananaskis (trailhead […]
Description: A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven's End leads to spectacular views. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Mount Yamnuska trailhead, Kananaskis Directions: Hwy. 1A (Bow Valley Trail). 2.1 km east of 1X Highway turn left (north) onto the quarry […]
Description: This is a moderate to strenuous hike to panoramic views, with some off-trail hiking up to Pocaterra Ridge. This is a one-way, linear hike where we will park cars on each end. Meet Place: Shell Station, across from COP Directions: We will drop cars at Little Highwood Pass and then carpool to Highwood Pass parking […]
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: We'll hike to the popular Elbow Lake and beyond to the beautiful, peaceful, and rarely-visited Rae Lake. Rae Lake is nestled below the north end of Mt. Rae and the east of Tombstone Pass. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated* (MOD),16 km + 400 meters […]
Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows and golden larches. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP 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 […]
Description: This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive […]
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. Meet Place: Galatea trailhead, HWY 40 (or carpooling could be arranged from the Shell station at COP in Calgary). About 1 […]
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: 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: A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven's End leads to spectacular views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP on Hwy 1 Directions: Hwy. 1A (Bow Valley Trail). 2.1 km east of 1X Highway turn left (north) […]