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, […]
Description: Treat yourself to a 3-day hiking getaway this summer! We'll carpool from Calgary bright and early on day 1 to hike the Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park. Post-hike, we continue west to Heather Mountain Lodge, near Golden, BC. Day 2 starts with a tasty breakfast at the lodge followed by a hike to the spectacular […]
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: We'll walk neighbourhood side streets, past hidden ally gardens, to nature trails along the Elbow River below the Glenmore Dam. Meet Place: Meet at Neighbour Coffee Shop, 4038 16 St SW. Free parking on many of the streets in the area. Post-Walk Coffee Stop (Optional): Neighbour Coffee
Description: The trail to Lillian Lake, Galatea Lakes, and Guinn’s Pass follow a forested trail alongside Galatea Creek, crisscrossing bridges until Lillian Lake comes into view. The 1 km climb to Galatea lake offers spectacular views. The views continue on the way to Guinn’s Pass where we'll settle in for lunch and views of Ribbon […]