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: A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven's End leads to spectacular views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP on Hwy 1 Directions: Hwy. 1A (Bow Valley Trail). 2.1 km east of 1X Highway turn left (north) […]
Description: We’ll hike 10-12 km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling trails of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and along Bow Crescent in Bowness. Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW Bathrooms: No Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Cadence Café or Lazy Loaf and Kettle Covid vaccination […]
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: A snowshoe trip to Taylor Lake, which sits at the base of Mount Bell, is a beautiful sight. Be sure not to miss the open meadows below Panorama Ridge, just a short distance from Taylor Lake; they are what make this a spectacular trip. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell […]
Description: We'll cross the Bow River and walk through Carburn Park to Beaverdam Flats Park and spectacular views from Lynnwood Ridge. Expect lots of wildlife, most notably deer in Carburn Park, pelicans in the spring, and abundant birdlife year-round. Meet Place: Sue Higgins Park, Deerfoot Trail, and Southland Drive official parking. Bathrooms: Yes, at the […]
Description: We’ll zigzag our way from parkland to ridge-top, past Sunnyside garage art to big views from Crescent Heights. Views of the Rockies, Calgary’s downtown core, and the Bow River are the treats on this outing. We'll loop back along the Bow River Pathway and over the Peace Bridge. Meet Place: Meet at the official […]
Description: Traveling quiet tree-lined side-streets past pop-bottle stucco homes, veggie gardens and alongside the Bridgeland bunnies, 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. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes […]
Description: We'll climb along a forested path to big open views of surrounding peaks, including Mount Chester. Onward to Chester Lake and beyond to the Elephant Rocks. If snow if abundant this trail allows for lots of powdery off-trail exploration. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated […]
Description: This trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls and has beautiful views of Barrier Lake. We'll climb to the top of Yates Mountain where a fire lookout is perched, and have lunch before looping back on the Prairie View Trail. Meet Place: Barrier Dam Parking lot, Hwy 40, Kananaskis Directions: Follow Hwy 1 west to Hwy […]
Description: We'll wind our way along a forested path before entering a spectacular cirque with big views all around. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP at 7:45 am Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. We will drive west on Hwy 1 to Hwy 40 turnoff. Continue on Hwy. 40 to the Highwood Pass Parking […]
Description: We’ll follow the Jackrabbit Trail as it skirts the Glenmore reservoir along a hidden wooded pathway with rolling hills. Meet Place: Park in the large official parking lot for South Glenmore Park at the intersection of 90th Avenue and 24th Street, SW. Leave 90 Avenue and turn left to get to the public parking […]