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 […]
Description: This urban walk leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary from Calgary's highest point. Nose Hill Park is 11 square km of sweeping grasses, aspen-filled coulees, wildlife, and colourful wildflowers from Spring through Fall. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on Shaganappi Trail at Edgemont Blvd. Bathroom: […]
Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, stairs, hills, and sidewalk trekking. Meet Place: Meet outside Bridgeland Market. Lots of free parking on side streets or take transit - […]
Description: We'll hike to the popular Elbow Lake and beyond to the beautiful, peaceful, and rarely-visited Rae Lake. We'll check out Edworthy Falls en route to Rae Lake, which is nestled below the north end of Mt. Rae and the east of Tombstone Pass and surrounded by golden larch trees in the fall. Meet Place: Shell […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek Park across the Bow River to big views from the Douglasdale escarpment. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Mallard Point and a flat walk along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! The hike starts along the Bow River Pathway and travels past the Harvie Passage watercourse. We'll connect to the RiverWalk, St. Patrick's Island and travel the eclectic Ramsay side-streets to big Rockies views atop Scotsman's Hill. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration […]
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 follow the pathways alongside the creek meanders through multiple curves in the valley bottom. The valley where we'll walk was forged by runoff from the last glaciation and is therefore considerably younger than the Bow and Elbow river valleys. In certain areas, the creek has been carved through the bedrock. Outcroppings of the […]
Description: We follow the colour of murals in the Beltline as we navigate surrounding neighbourhoods like and connect to the Elbow River Pathway. A mix of back alley's, paved pathways, hidden stairs, and single-track paths lead to views of downtown. Meet Place: Meet outside Caffe Beano, 9 Street and 16 Ave, SW (free street parking on […]
Description: We'll follow the Elbow River Pathway through neighbourhoods and along the Elbow River Pathway before navigating sidestreets for the big view finish from River Park. Meet Place: Meet outside of Neighbour Coffee in Altadore Bathroom: port-a-potty Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Neighbour Coffee or Le Comptoir by Francois
Description: This stunning hike to Chester Lake is followed by a climb past the Elephant Rocks to Three Lakes Valley, where fossils and flowers, and more views await! Meet Place: Shell Station on Hwy 1 at COP at 7:45 am OR at Chester Lake trailhead, Spray Lakes Road, Kananaskis at 9:30 am. About 1 hour 40 […]