Hike Distance Hike Elevn HIKE HIKE NAME Hike Area Hike Description km m RATING (Location) 5-8 km Minimal Easy Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs Calgary - NW City Park Meet and park in the parking lot by the baseball diamond – not the soccer field. to Silver Springs Falls We will walk through the botanical gardens followed by a walk to the Silver Springs waterfall next to the Bow River. 12 km Minimal Easy + Bow Valley Ranche - Mallard Point Calgary - SE City Park Head South on Bow Bottom Trail to Fish Creek Park and take the first right to the Bow Valley Ranche parking. We will head northeast along the river on a flat trail. Bald eagle sightings are common on this stretch. This is part of the Trans Canada Trail 8 km Minimal Easy Bow Valley Ranche - Osprey Calgary - SE City Park Head South on Bow Bottom Trail to Fish Creek Park and take the first right to the Refuge Bow Valley Ranche parking. We will hike west on a mostly flat trail, with a few hills to get the heart rate up. Beaver and Heron sightings are possible in the Spring!! 10-12 km Minimal Easy + Bowmont Park - Home Road Calgary - NW City Park Start at the parking lot on 52nd St NW (just off Home Road). We wil then head off towards Bowmont Park, cross the Stoney Trail Bridge and loop back through Bowness Park on the south side of the Bow River. 5-8 km Minimal Easy Bowmont Park-Shorter version Calgary - NW City Park Meet in the parking lot of Marantha Church at 2023 - 52nd St. N.W. We will follow a nice easy path along the Bow River, very pretty, great views of the river. We will return the same way. 10 km Minimal Easy Bowness - Baker Park Hike Calgary - City Park We will walk west along the Bow River to the Stoney trail underpass path. This gets us in Baker Park. Going east we bypass the old Nose Hill bridge into Bowness. Following the bike path we come to the railroad and pedestrian bridge crossing the Bow river which then will lead us back into Bowness Park. 10 km Minimal Easy Bowness Park Calgary - NW City Park Bowness Park is located on the Bow River, just downstream from the Bearspaw Dam. A nice loop can be done in a loop with no elevation gain. 10 km 110 m Easy Bowness Park - Valley Ridge Calgary - NW City Hike Bowness Park, located on the Bow River, is just downstream from the Bearspaw Dam. We proceed up the bike path into Valley Ridge. This takes a loop in Valley Ridge past the golf course. 8 km Minimal Easy Bowness Park - Baker Park Loop Calgary - NW City Park Walk west along the Bow River to Stoney bridge and cross over to Baker Park. After a side trip north into the gulley to Silver Springs Road, we’ll return over the pedestrian bridge to Bowness Park. 10 km Minimal Easy Carburn Park - Beaverdam Flats Calgary - SE City Park Two lovely parks to explore, connected by 4.5 km of riverside pathway. 10 km Minimal Easy Carburn Park - Sue Higgins Bridge Calgary - SE City Hike Easy walk on paved pathway. Follows the Bow River towards Fish Creek Park. We will cross at the Sue Higgins bridge in Douglasdale and return to the pond in Carburn Park for lunch. One good hill to do. N/A Minimal Easy City Pathway and River Cleanup Calgary Cleanup starts at 10 am - All participants will be credited with one hike. 8 km Minimal Easy Confederation Park Calgary - NW City Park Parking lot is on 10th St NW north of 20 Ave NW. Easy stroll through Confederation Park and historic Queens Park Cemetery. From there we will follow the bike path to the base of Nose Hill. 6 km minimal Confluence Park Calgary - NE City Park Confluence Park aka: West Nose Creek Park lies along both banks of West Nose Creek near its confluence with Nose Creek in the northeast part of the city. The park was created in the early 1990s and occupies about 73 hectares. 8 km 95 m - Easy Douglas Fir Trail Calgary - NW City Park Hike the south escarpment of the Bow River starting across from Point McKay. Undulating The trail leads along large fir trees, some estimated at over 400 years old! A few steep areas, but overall a nice walk. 15 km Minimal Easy Eau Claire - Inglewood Bird Calgary - Urban Hike Our most popular early season hike!! Meet at the east doors of the Eau Claire Y. Sanctuary A leisurely stroll along the Bow River pathway. Watch for birds, osprey often nest near the zoo. On our return stopping for refreshements at a location to be announced is an option. 8 km Minimal Easy Edworthy Park - Douglas Fir Trail Calgary - NW City Park We will start from the Parking Lot on the South side and hike up through the Douglas Fir Trail on the Westside Trail, to the dog run. 15 km Minimal Easy to Edworthy Park - Louise Bridge Calgary - NW City Park Meet at Angel's Cafe, just north of the Edworthy Bridge. From here we will head Moderate Loop east along the Bow River to the Louise Bridge, then return along the south-side pathway. 5-8 km Minimal Easy Edworthy Park – South Side Trail Calgary - NW City Park We will cross over the bridge to the other side of the Bow. Follow a nice easy path along the River, very pretty, great views of the river and Downtown Calgary. We will return the same way. 8 km Minimal Easy Edworthy Park -Crowchild Trail Calgary - NW City Park We will do a circuit around Edworthy Park. Starting by the foot bridge beside Loop Angle's Cafe, we walk east on the North Side of the Bow River along side of Memorial Drive. Using Crowchild Trail to get over the river we come back and follow the trail east on the S. Side of the river, crossing the train tracks along the way to the Pedistrian Bridge and our vehicles. Option to stop at Angel's for a treat afterward. 10 kms Minimal Easy Enmax Park to Pearce Estate Park Calgary Parking at the entrance to Enmax Park we will walk along the river crossing at the bridge to Patrick's Island. Walk through the Island to the N exit and continue along the Bow River (east side) into the Inglewood area & up to Pearce Estate Park. Walk through the park to the 17A Street Parking Lot and back through Inglewood, crossing at the McDonald Bridge back to Enmax Park. There is a wonderful little Ice Cream Stop convienently located at the end of the hike. 12 km Minimal Easy Fish Creek Park - Bankside Rotary Calgary - SE City Park From Bankside we will cross over the pedestrian bridge to the east side of the Park Bow River, then walk south along the river the McKenzie Golf Course, go under the 22X bridge to Rotary Park. We return along the west side of the river. Depending on time and inclination, there is the option of walking around Lafarge Meadows. 12 km Minimal Easy Fish Creek Park - Bebo Grove Calgary - SE City Park We will hike east from the Bebo Grove parking lot and do some exploring. Head south on 24th Street SW until you get to the parking lot in Fish Creek Park. 10 km Minimal Easy Fish Creek Park - East Calgary - SE City Park From Bankside we will cross the bridge to the ridge on the eastern shore, then head north. Enjoy great views of the Bow River, downtown Calgary and the mountains before crossing back over the Sue Higgins Bridge and heading back along the river. 10 km 100 m Easy Fish Creek Park - Trans Canada Calgary - SE City Park Drive south on Bow Bottom Trail, then east on 153 Ave and south into the Trail Burnsmead parking area. Explore a section of the Trans- Canada Trail through Fish Creek Park along the Bow River, and follow the higher route back along the bluff, with spectacular views of the Rockies! 8 km Minimal Easy Fish Creek Park West - Calgary - SE City Park Easy hike from Votier’s Flats to Bebo Grove and return. We will hike at an easy Votier’s Flats to Bebo Grove pace and will stop for a snack or early lunch. 16 km Minimal Easy- Mod Glenmore Reservoir Loop -Stating Calgary -SW City Hike Meet in the North Glenmore parking lot on 37 St. SW - Lakeview. Head towards at the Weaselhead parking lot. the Weaselhead on paved pathway. Watch for birds, deer and coyotes. At Glenmore Landing pick up a gourmet lunch at McDonalds or a latte at Starbucks. We will come back through Eagle Ridge, then alongside Rockyview Hospital grounds winding our way back to North Glenmore Park and our vehicles. 9 km Minimal Easy Glenmore Reservoir South Calgary -SW City Hike Another variation on walks along the gorgeous City Pathways of Calgary. From Sailing Club Dock hike along the south and then east lake shore past Heritage Park as far as Glenmore Trail and Rockyview Hospital lookout. Return same way. Perhaps lattes or hot chocolate at Glenmore Landing! 7 km Minimal Easy Griffith Woods Park – Discovery Calgary - SW City Park Griffith Woods Park – Discovery Ridge Along the banks of the Elbow River in the Ridge southwest part of the city lies Griffith Woods Park. From Sarcee Trail SW turn right onto Glenmore Trail, and left on Discovery Ridge Blvd SW, at roundabout stay on Discovery Ridge Blvd, and turn left on Discovery Ridge Link, this takes you right into parking lot.