Description: This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley and the city of Calgary. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive […]
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: This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges. We'll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy, wildflower-covered slopes to our birthday lunch spot. Yup, there will be cupcakes! Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. Access Hwy. […]
Description: This foothills trail dips and climbs through the forest. This is a nice gradual trail that is perfect as an introduction to hiking or as a warm-up for more difficult hikes. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) […]
Description: Vast and peaceful, Fish Creek Provincial Park offers a complete immersion in nature. Stretching 19 km from east to west and encompassing over 13 km2, the park is the ultimate, urban-wilderness getaway. Walking west along the paved path, we'll be immersed in white spruce and balsam poplar forests. The sandstone cliffs on the north side […]
Description: We'll climb a forested path along the Pack Trail Coulee to a grassy pass between the Bull Creek Hills and Holy Cross Mountain. We'll then dip into a forest before climbing to the top of Bull Creek Hills. We will do a portion of the Bull Creek Hills route and will backtrack down to […]
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: This scenic trail takes you to breathtaking views of the front ranges. We'll hike beyond Jumpingpound Summit along grassy slopes to big views and our lunch spot. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary. Access Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 […]
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: 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 Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: […]
Description: A wonderful trail zigzags through shrubs and wildflowers into a wide-open valley below Stanley Glacier. Waterfalls, glaciers, and big views are constant on this fantastic hike. Meet Place: Stanley Glacier Trailhead, Kootenay National Park Directions: Hwy 1 (Trans Canada) west to Castle Junction. Take Hwy 93 south towards Radium (about 1.5 hours drive from Calgary) […]
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, […]