Description: A forested climb to the east ridge of Yamnuska known as Raven's End leads to spectacular views. 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 road. Keep straight, then turn left into a parking lot. Distance/Length: Rated (AL/MOD), 7 […]
Description: We'll cross the Bow River and follow single-track trails into Carburn Park where birdlife is abundant. We'll limb to Lynnwood for stunning views of the Rockies, Bow River Valley and downtown. Neighbourhood streets and single-track trails behind homes lead to hidden pathways that we'll follow to the Bow River Pathway, into Beaverdam Flats Park […]
Meet Lori! Bring your walking buddy and join us with local author and walking expert Lori Beattie, in conversation with CBC’s Loren McGinnis. Learn about Calgary’s best walking paths and trails, as well as the social and physical benefits of walking. Meet other enthusiasts, enjoy refreshments and live music, and make walking a regular part […]
Description: We’ll hike 10+ 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. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet Place: Meet at Bowmont Park parking lot, Home Road and 52 St., NW […]
Meet Lori! Join me at Owl's Nest Books for a book signing as part of Owl's Nest Books' 50th Anniversary party weekend. SAVE 25% when you get your copy of my new book Calgary's Best Walks 3rd edition, with 95 walks including 50 NEW WALKS while I am there signing books. And then head out […]
Description: It's Lori's birthday so we'll hike for cupcakes! 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 […]
Description: We'll walk from Fish Creek park across the Bow River to big views from the Douglasdale escarpment. A drop back to the river valley leads to the Mallard Point and a flat walk along the Bow River through Fish Creek Park. Want to join us? Scroll down to the bottom for the options Meet […]
Description: Wildflowers and views! We'll climb a forested path along the Pack Trail Coulee a grassy pass between the Bull Creek Hills and Holy Cross Mountain. We'll climb some more before dipping into a forest and beginning our final accent to the top of the Bull Creek Hills. We will do a portion of the […]
Walk with Lori! Join author Lori Beattie for a FREE guided walk from her book, Calgary's Best Walks 2025 3rd edition! Calgary's Best-selling author is back, and this time she is taking it on the road. Come talk to Lori Beattie about her book Calgary's Best Walks and then join her on a walkabout from […]
Description: We'll Follow the hidden stairway into Roxboro Natural Park and climb to big views of downtown Calgary before walking into Erlton and heading up and over MacLeod Trail. Continuing into the quirky Ramsay where every twist and turn offers surprises. We'll soak up the view from the top of Scotsman's Hill and then loop […]
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: Traveling quiet tree-lined side streets past pop-bottle stucco homes 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. Meet Place: Meet outside Bridgeland Market. Lots of free parking on side streets or take transit - […]