Description: We'll head southwest of Calgary to the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA); a 4,800-acre day-use habitat conservation area and nocturnal preserve. We'll hike for a few hours along the maze of trails and soak up the spectacular Rockies views and the spectacular fall colours. NOTE: There is a $10 fee per car […]
Description: We’ll walk 10-12 km through Greenwood Mobile Home Park to the Romeo and Juliet Douglas Fir Trail, along the Bow River through Bowness Park and into eclectic Bowness where we'll navigate side streets and pathways back to the Calgary's Farmer's Market. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for […]
Description: We’ll walk west through neighbourhoods, along escarpment paths to big views alongside impressive homes. Creativity and quirkiness provide interest! Meet Place: Meet outside Made by Marcus Ice cream shop. Bathroom: None at the walk start. Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Pocket Coffee or another along 19 Street
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. […]
Description: We'll travel through Confederation Park before connecting to Brentwood and crossing to Nose Hill Park. Great views of the Rockies and the downtown core are the reward as we climb to the top of Nose Hill Park, Calgary's highest point. We'll continue to the Medicine Wheel before we descend to the tunnel under 14 […]
Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows. Meet Place: Tim Horton's on Hwy 40 at Hwy 1 intersection 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 […]
Description: We'll Follow the hidden stairway into Roxboro Natural Park and climb to big views of downtown Calgary before walking into Erlton and heading up and over MacLeod Trail. We'll travel through Union Cemetary and into Reader Rock Gardens. Quirky Ramsay, where every twist and turn offers surprises, is next on the list. We'll soak […]
Description: Join Lori Beattie, Calgary’s Best Walks, for a walking tour with a nod to some historical influencers: W. Reader, W. Pearce, and the Livingstons. This 6-7 km, fast-paced walk will include a mix of gravel trails, uneven terrain, paved paths, and sidewalks as we move through the Elbow River Valley Sandy Beach Park, Glenmore […]
Description: Offering unobstructed views of the Bow River Valley and the prairies beyond, this urban walkabout offers the perfect vantage point to get the lay of the land in Calgary. Navigating a mix of forested single-track trails, quiet side streets, and paved pathways, walkers soak up spectacular vistas and we'll check out the Buddhist Stuppa. […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th […]
Description: Wildflowers, lakes and views! We'll climb through mixed forest and across open slopes. The trail then drops down to 4 alpine lakes. The trail has steep sections on gravel slopes. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Red Deer Lake Church, Hwy 22X […]
Description: We'll connect the neighbourhoods of Britannia, Elboya, Windsor Park and Bel-Aire before taking a chalkboard mural pathway to the Glenmore Reservoir. I'll show you a primo picnic spot on a secret pathway overlooking the Elbow River and Glenmore Dam before we cross the Dam and follow the single-tack trails along the Elbow River below […]