Description: We’ll climb and descend a mix of stairs and single-track trails through a Douglas Fir Forest to views of the Bow River. Meet Place: Meet at the official parking for Edworthy Park, at the intersection of Shaganappi Trail and Memorial Drive. We meet by the bathrooms. Or you can park on the south side […]
Description: We’ll hike 10-12 km along a mix of paved pathways into the rolling trails of Bowmont Natural Environment Park and into the spectacular Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW Bathrooms: No, but bathrooms at the Botanical Gardens, halfway through the walk. […]
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 Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Mount Yamnuska trailhead, Kananaskis Directions: Hwy. 1A (Bow Valley Trail). 2.1 km east of 1X Highway turn left (north) onto the quarry […]
Description: This is a moderate to strenuous hike to panoramic views, with some off-trail hiking up to Pocaterra Ridge. This is a one-way, linear hike where we will park cars on each end. Meet Place: Shell Station, across from COP Directions: We will drop cars at Little Highwood Pass and then carpool to Highwood Pass parking […]
Description: This Parks Canada Trail is well maintained and allows for beautiful views of many gorgeous peaks and Egypt Lake. The start of the trail keeps you shaded from the summer sun as you gradually climb. The hike starts with a wide, rolling trail that narrows as you go. The lush forest and the bridge […]
Description: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of Canada’s newest Provincial Parks, protecting over 1300 hectares of foothills fescue parkland along the Bow River Valley, between Calgary and Cochrane. The Park preserves and protects significant natural and cultural features, including examples of endangered ecosystems and rare species, First Nations and early ranching and industrial settlements, […]
Description: We'll hike to the popular Elbow Lake and beyond to the beautiful, peaceful, and rarely-visited Rae Lake. Rae Lake is nestled below the north end of Mt. Rae and the east of Tombstone Pass. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Meet at the Shell station at COP. Distance/Length: Rated* (MOD),16 km + 400 meters […]
Description: Hidden pathways, stairs and hills, river trails, interesting architecture, and some tasty post-hike treats to warm us up! Meet Place: Meet at the corner of Roxboro Rd. and Roxboro Glen Rd. Access Roxboro Rd. off 4th St just south of 26 Ave. over the Mission Bridge. Bathroom: None at the walk start. Post-Walk Coffee […]
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: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of Canada’s newest Provincial Parks, protecting over 1300 hectares of foothills fescue parkland along the Bow River Valley, between Calgary and Cochrane. The Park preserves and protects significant natural and cultural features, including examples of endangered ecosystems and rare species, First Nations and early ranching and industrial settlements, […]
Description: Burstall Pass trail winds through forests and willow flats near the Burstall Lakes then climbs to alpine meadows and golden larches. Meet Place: Shell Station at COP Directions: Burstall Pass trailhead is located on Hwy 762 (Smith Dorrien) in Kananaskis. Distance/Length: Rated MOD: 16 km + 450 m elevation gain: 5 hours of hiking. Carpool […]
Description: We'll travel along side-streets through the Communities of Tuxedo and Mountview before descending to the Nose Creek Pathway and returning through Bridgeland. Meet Place: Meet at the Winston Heights community association Bathrooms: None at walk start Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Rosso Café Covid vaccination mandatory: Vaccination is mandatory to walk/hike/snowshoe with Fit Frog. Please […]