Description: We’ll zigzag our way from parkland to ridge-top, past the stunning abodes of Crescent Heights, and overlooking the cozy community of Sunnyside. Views of the Rockies, Calgary’s downtown core, and the Bow River are the treats on this outing. This walk is part of the Club Fit Frog Spring session. Meet Place: Meet at the […]
Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from Mountain Park. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Rotary Wetlands and a climb to the Cranston escarpment for more views. This hike is part of the Spring session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: A steep climb leads to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. We'll loop down to connect to the Prairie Creek trail for a rolling, creekside finish. This hike is part of the Fall session of hikes with Club Fit Frog. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow […]
Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
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 Spring session of hikes […]
Description: This hike has it all, starting in the forest before traversing a beautiful grassy meadow then gaining elevation in the alpine as you climb to the ridge. The views are spectacular throughout the hike. Meet Place: Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from […]
Description: Foran Grade and Windy Point Ridge are two smallish peaks in the front ranges providing great views of the surrounding ranges to the west, the Sheep River, and the prairie to the east. An excellent choice for your spring warm-up hikes! Meet Place: Hi-Ho Gas Station, Turner Valley Directions: This trailhead is about a 45-55 […]
Description: A rolling forested trail follows Prairie Creek through a cool, shaded canyon. We'll search for calypso orchids (flower featured) in the forest. 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 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) […]