Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: There are a few wonderful walks that we can do from Confederation Park. We'll travel along the pathways in Confederation Park. before we loop through Charleswood to Nose Hill Park where we'll climb to spectacular views from Calgary's highest point before dropping to Highwood OR we'll walk south through Capital Hill to Crescent Heights. […]
Description: We’ll walk about 10-12 km through green spaces mixed with escarpment viewpoints 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): Vintage coffee
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. Meet Place: We'll meet at the intersection […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from Mountain Park. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Rotary Wetlands and a climb to the Cranston escarpment for more views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: […]
Description: A steep 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. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow […]
Description: This hill trek leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Wildlife, wildflowers, and sweeping green grasses make it hard to believe all this is in the heart of the city. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose […]
Description: This hill trek leads to panoramic views of the entire city of Calgary. Wildlife, wildflowers, and sweeping green grasses make it hard to believe all this is in the heart of the city. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill […]
Description: We'll walk along neighhourhood streets, past beautiful homes to viewpoints, hidden stairways and past spring blossoms. Meet Place: Meet outside of Our Daily Brett Café. Free street parking along neighbourhood streets. Bathrooms: Yes, in café Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Our Daily Brett Café
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: Traveling quiet tree-lined side-streets past pop-bottle stucco homes, veggie gardens, and beneath canopies of blossoming crabapple trees, we’ll climb to escarpment trails and enjoy the 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 […]
Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! The hike starts along the Bow River Pathway and travel past the Harvie passage watercourse. We'll connect to the RiverWalk and travel the eclectic Ramsay side-streets, to big Rockies views atop Scotsman's Hill with a final stop at Good News Café or Heritage Coffee Roasters for those who have time […]