Description: Explore Calgary’s eclectic neighbourhood! This relatively flat hike starts with a climb to a spectacular view of the Saddledome and the downtown core. Historic neighbourhoods, the Bow River, and some funky window shopping are all part of this walk. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: […]
Description: We'll climb through treed slopes to wide-open powder at Warspite tarn followed by some powder exploration and amazing views of and spectacular views of Mount Black Prince. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD), 10 km + 300 meters elevation gain: 4 hours on trail. […]
Description: We'll connect four neighbourhoods on this urban walkabout. From South Calgary to hilly Bankview into Scarboro and up and over Crowchild Trail into Killarney. Meet Place: Our Daily Brett Café Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Our Daily Brett Café Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to walk/hike/snowshoe with Fit Frog. Please confirm that you are fully […]
Description: This walk starts in North Glenmore Park and follows the paved path along the top of the escarpment, looking west to the Rockies. We'll soon enter the Weaselhead trail network, a mix of dirt trails and boardwalks. This is a full-on nature immersion. Meet Place: Meet at the Weaselhead Parking Lot, 37 St. and […]
Description: This hill trek leads to big nature and panoramic views of the entire city from Calgary's highest point. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill Parking lot on 14 St at Berkley Gate Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Cafe Rosso or Lina's Italian Market Café Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to hike with Fit […]
Description: Hidden pathways, stairs and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Meet Place: Meet in the park at the corner of 30 Avenue and Roxboro Glen Road, SW. Free, no restrictions, parking on 30 Avenue and side streets. Bathroom: None at the walk start but there are […]
Description: We’ll walk about 7-8 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. Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Vintage coffee Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to walk/hike/snowshoe with Fit Frog. Please confirm that you are fully vaccinated for […]
Description: We'll walk into the impressive Grotto Canyon before heading to Canmore for a hot drink! Icers (cleats) are necessary for this winter hike as we'll be walking on ice at times. You can rent cleats from Sports Rent in Calgary. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side-streets past pop-bottle stucco homes we'll climb to fantastic city centre views from Tom Campbell’s Hill before looping on the Nose Creek pathway, past the zoo and over St Patrick's Island to the RiverWalk and the Bow River Pathway. You can expect a mix of narrow side trails, hills, and sidewalk […]
Description: We'll hike the trails in and around Canmore followed by a hot drink at a café! You will be back in Calgary by 2-3 pm. Meet Place: Meet in Canmore at the parking lot just before the Malcolm Hotel. See map below. Directions: Take Hwy 1 to Canmore and park in the official town parking […]
Description: A flat start on paved paths follows the Bow River. The hilly terrain leads to fantastic views of the Rockies and river valley. Meet Place: We meet at the official parking lot for Bowmont Natural Environment Park, NW Calgary. The east-end parking lot is on 52 St., NW, just off Home Road, NW. Turn south […]
Description: We'll walk neighbourhood side streets, past hidden ally gardens, to nature trails along the Elbow River below the Glenmore Dam. Meet Place: Meet outside Blush Lane Grocery Store. Free street parking on 32 Ave or 31 Ave near 20 St., SW Bathroom: None at the walk start. Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Le Comptoir, by Francois […]