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 Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Park in an official Nose Hill […]
Description: A meandering trail leads to a waterfall, unique rock outcrops, rugged cliff bands, and an open alpine valley. A steep rocky slope leads to Buller Pass where spectacular views of Ribbon Lake and Mount Assiniboine are achieved. Meet Place: Shell at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated (MOD/INT), 12 km […]
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 (free parking on side streets in the area) Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Our Daily Brett Café Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to walk/hike/snowshoe with […]
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: 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: 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 […]