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 […]
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: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes and then climbs to alpine meadows and golden larches. Definitely one of the top larch hikes in Kananaskis! Meet Place: Meet at the Shell Station on Hwy 1 at Bowfort Road, NW. It is beside the Wendy's. We will meet in the […]
Description: Starting from the library, we'll connect through Spruce Cliff to the Douglas Fir Trail. Following the Bow RIver Pathway east we'll climb to Shaganappi before navigating back through Kilarney. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Dobre Cafe, Westbrook LRT Station / Nicholl's Family Library Post-Walk Coffee Stop […]
Walk with Lori! Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks for a FREE guided 6-7 km city walk with hills. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways while chatting with interesting people from around the city and the world. Lori's guidebooks will be for sale at the start and end of the […]
Description: A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven's End leads to spectacular views. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for registration and fee options. Meet Place: Meet at the Shell Gas Station, Hwy 1 and Bowfort Road (see map below) OR at the Mount Yamnuska […]
Description: We'll explore Cochrane pathways, parks and neighbourhoods and the Historic Cochrane Ranch trails. A post-hike market cafe stop is the big finish. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Park and meet outside the Farmer's Leaf Market Café in the Sheridan Mall Bathrooms: No Post-Walk Coffee Stop […]
Description: Golden aspens, fall foliage 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 […]
Description: We’ll hike 10+ km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling single-track trails and boardwalks of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and Dale Hodges Park. Waterfall Valley is a highlight on this hilly trek that offers amazing views of the Bow View and the Rockies. Registration & Fees: Want to join us? Scroll […]
Description: 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 from Calgary. Access Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 […]
Description: We’ll walk west through neighbourhoods, along escarpment paths to big views alongside impressive homes. Creativity and quirkiness provide interest! Registration: Please see below for a link to registration options. Once you book your spot you can change the date up to 24 hours in advance with no penalty. After 24 hours you would forfeit […]
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 […]