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 Hike Distance km Hike Elevn m HIKE RATING HIKE NAME Hike Area
(Location)		 Hike Description
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 5-8 km Minimal Easy Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs to Silver Springs Falls Calgary - NW City Park Meet and park in the parking lot by the baseball diamond – not the soccer field. We will walk through the botanical gardens followed by a walk to the Silver Springs waterfall next to the Bow River.
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 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
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 8 km Minimal Easy Bow Valley Ranche - Osprey Refuge 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 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!!
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 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.
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 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. 

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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 N/A Minimal Easy City Pathway and River Cleanup Calgary  Cleanup starts at 10 am - All participants will be credited with one hike.
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 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.
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 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.
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 8 km 95 m - Undulating Easy Douglas Fir Trail Calgary - NW City Park Hike the south escarpment of the Bow River starting across from Point McKay. The trail leads along large fir trees, some estimated at over 400 years old! A few steep areas, but overall a nice walk.
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 15 km Minimal Easy Eau Claire - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Calgary - Urban Hike Our most popular early season hike!! Meet at the east doors of the Eau Claire Y. 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.
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 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.
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 15 km Minimal Easy to Moderate Edworthy Park - Louise Bridge Loop Calgary - NW City Park Meet at Angel's Cafe, just north of the Edworthy Bridge. From here we will head east along the Bow River to the Louise Bridge, then return along the south-side pathway.
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 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. 

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 8 km Minimal Easy Edworthy Park -Crowchild Trail Loop Calgary - NW City Park We will do a circuit around Edworthy Park. Starting by the foot bridge beside 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.
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 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.
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 12 km Minimal Easy Fish Creek Park - Bankside Rotary Park Calgary - SE City Park From Bankside we will cross over the pedestrian bridge to the east side of the 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 10 km 100 m Easy Fish Creek Park - Trans Canada Trail Calgary - SE City Park Drive south on Bow Bottom Trail, then east on 153 Ave and south into the 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!
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 8 km Minimal Easy Fish Creek Park West -
Votier’s Flats to Bebo Grove
 Calgary - SE City Park Easy hike from Votier’s Flats to Bebo Grove and return. We will hike at an easy pace and will stop for a snack or early lunch.
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 16 km Minimal Easy- Mod Glenmore Reservoir Loop -Stating at the Weaselhead parking lot. Calgary -SW City Hike Meet in the North Glenmore parking lot on 37 St. SW - Lakeview. Head towards 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.
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 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!
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 7 km Minimal Easy Griffith Woods Park – Discovery Ridge Calgary - SW City Park Griffith Woods Park – Discovery Ridge Along the banks of the Elbow River in the 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.
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 7 to 10 km Undulating Easy McHugh Bluff starting at Crescent Heights High School Calgary - NW City Hike Starting at the Crescent Heights High School parking lot we walk along the Bluff towards the Centre St Bridge. Cross the Bridge and return along the riverbank through Prince's Island Park. We can cross at either the Peace Bridge or the LRT Pedestrian Path depending on concensous. We then follow along the LRT line till we get to the stairs behind Safeway climbing up into Crescent Heights. Follow the path back to our cars.
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 7 km Undulating Easy McHugh Bluff Trails starting at Hillhurst Calgary - NW City Hike We will take the stairs behind by Safeway up into Crescent Heights or walk to the steep stairs by the curling rink. We will follow the trails up and down the McHugh Bluff Trails. Our finishing route will depend on how we get to Crescent Heights. Both options are enjoyable and have some up and down. Accessible by C-Train or by car. Parking is free after 6pm.
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 5 km Minimal Easy Mckenzie Towne - Trad Trundle Calgary - Urban Hike An end-of-season, fun city-walk leaving from High Street in McKenzie Towne and circling Inverness Pond twice. Inverness Pond is a beautiful bird habitat in an otherwise urban setting, with over 50 different species living there. Hikers to meet at the pub in advance for refreshments and to return to the pub for additional sustenance and celebration of a great hiking season. A great walk, even for those most comfortable in the mountains.
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 6 km Minimal Easy North Glenmore Loop Calgary - SE City Park Walk starts from the Weaslehead Parking Lot on 66 AV and 37 St SW. Walk along the trail, going past the tennis courts, children’s playground and go down to the Calgary Canoe and rowing club and downhill to the floating dock for a short break. Hike continues for the next few blocks along the Calgary Lakeview Golf Course heading back to Weasle Head Parking lot on the 66 AV SW.
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 10 km 65 m Easy Nose Hill Park - Several Starting Points depending on the Parking Lot Chosen. Calgary - NW City Park A vast expanse of prairie wilderness within the city, Nose Hill is the largest city park in North America with 1,093 hectares of native fescue grasses, wildflowers, silverberry shrubs and occasional poplar groves. The trail has its ups and downs and the exact hike depends on the starting point.
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 8km Minimal Easy Parkhill Ridge to Stanley Park S Calgary Will walk up the hill, past the historic Rideau Towers, the tallest apartments in Calgary when built in 1955. Over to the Pioneer Club, through Princess Obolensky Park - along the ridge in Parkhill, down through Stanley Park and return.
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 6 -8 km
200 m plus
 Easy-Mod Paskapoo Slopes – East of Canada Olympic Park Calgary - NW City Hike Coming from the north end of town, as you enter Sarcee Trail S. there is a large gravel parking lot on the west side. If coming from the south, there is a turning lane from Sarcee Trail going west into the parking lot, this is before you cross over 16 Avenue NW. Paskapoo Slopes – East of Canada Olympic Park Between Sarcee Trail and COP lies a maze of trails called the Paskapoo Slopes. The Paskapoo Slopes are compared to the Nose Hill natural areas in terms of environmental significance. There is a wide variety of trail options as we head west towards Canada Olympic Park. Trails intermittently alternate between dense forest and open grassy areas.
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 8 kms Minimal Easy Pearce Estate Park & the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Calgary Starting at the Pearce Estate parking lot at 17A Street SE, walk (west) towards the Bow Habitant Visitor Centre & the Livingston Fish Hatchery making your way to the "Bow River Pathway" Take routes to maximize the park experience. Head North and East on the "Bow River Pathway to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, doing a loop through the park. On the reverse trip back, once at Pearce Estate Park go through the Duck's Unlimited Wetlands and enjoy the ponds in the park before returning to your vehicle.
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 10 km Minimal Easy Prince's Island Calgary - City Park Starting at the City Parkng Lot on Memorial Drive & 3rd St NW, directly across from Prince's Island. We will do a loop, go up the stairs to Lion Bridge, along the south side to Crowchild, cross to the north side and return to the park.
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 10.0 Minimal Easy Prince's Island to Lindsay Park Calgary - City Park Starting at the City Parkng Lot on Memorial Drive & 3rd St NW, directly across from Prince's Island, we go over the pedistrain bridge to the other side of Memorial Drive walking east towards the Calgary Zoo. Crossing the bridge at Patrick's Island (option to explore the island) we continue on towards Ft Calgary following the path we wind around to Enmax Park, through the back side of Stampede Park to get to Lindsay Park. From there, pick your way back through downtown to Prince's Island and back accross Memorial Drive the vehicles.
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 5 km - 9 km Minimal Easy Rockyridge - Bearspaw NW Calgary - NW City Hike This hike will follow the cycle/walking paths in Rockyridge, passing several ponds and giving great mountain views. A further 4 km would include an interesting nature walk in the Bearspaw area. Can be extended to 9 km, depending on group.
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 7.5 km 50 m Easy Sandy Beach - Rockview General Hospital Calgary - SW City Park We will do the Sandy Beach - Rockyview General Hospital circuit. Cross the suspension bridge, through Sandy Beach Park and up the 30 m river bank going past the gorgeous Calgary Golf Club & Water Works, over the Dam and Glenmore Highway. Finally through the winding undulating trail to the Rockview on the shores of Glenmore Lake. Nice views of the Elbow River Valley and Rockies along the way.
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 10 km Minimal Easy Sandy Beach - Fort Calgary - Vehicle Shuttle may be required Calgary - SW City Park Follow 50th Ave SW down the hill below 14A St SW. We will walk through Stanley Park, Lindsey Park, and around the Stampede Grounds. Then up Scotmans Hill and over to Fort Calgary where a car will return the drivers to Sandy Beach.
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 9 km 65 m Easy Sandy Beach, Elbow River Pathway to Heritage Park Calgary - SW City Pathway We will walk east on the Elbow River Pathway from Sandy Beach, overlooking the ravine surrounded by a colorful landscape of trees, river and a golf course for about 1.7km before we go over to Glenmore dam bridge and head towards Heritage park and have a lunch break. Most of the hike is on the water front with a scenic view. First break at the court yard of Rockyview Hospital on the Glenmore reservoir. Washroom facility available half way through the hike.
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 7.5 km Minimal Easy Stanley Park - Reader Rock Garden Calgary - SW City Park Follow Elbow River to Reader Rock Garden. Meet at 42 Ave SW parking lot just south east of Stanley Park Pool.
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 7.5 km 50 m Easy Stanley Park - Scotmans Hill Calgary - SW City Park Meet at the parking lot along 42 Ave SW & 1 Street SW - SE of the pool. We will walk along the Elbow River to Reader Rock Gardens. After smelling the flowers we will climb about 75 steps onto Scotmans Hill for the view.
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 7.5 km 50 m Easy Stanley Park to Glenmore Landing Calgary - SW City Park Meet at the parking lot along 42 Ave SW 1 Street SW - SE of the pool. We will walk upstream along the Elbow River through Stanley Park an area of gracious homes and cross the bridge to Sandy Beach. After smelling the flowers we will climb a sharp 35 meters up the hill to the Water Plant then an undulating stroll across the Dam, over the expressway, through Eagle Ridge past the Rocky View to Heritage Park, and Glenmore Landing. We will stop along the way for lunch with a view, or indulge in a latte or gourmet snack at Glenmore Landing
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 12 km Easy Twelve Mile Coulee Calgary - NW City Park A true Prairie Coulee in the northwest part of the city! Park at the end of Scandia Rise just off of Scenic Acres Drive NW. We will begin this wild walkabout to the Tuscany Hills as we dip into the coulee which runs parallel to Stoney Trail.
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 8 km Minimal Easy Valley Ridge Loop Calgary - NW City Park Starting at Baker Park, walk west towards Stoney Bridge, cross the Bow River and proceed up the bike path into Valley Ridge. This trail takes a loop in Valley Ridge past the golf course and comes down into Bowness Park and returns to Baker Park.
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 10 km Minimal Easy Weaselhead - Jackrabbit - Trails Calgary - SW City Park Down the hill, across the bridge, and turn west into Weaselhead Flats. A heavily forested area with meadows, oxbow lakes, and floodplains. Look for porcupines, muskrats, anemones, elephant head, and silverweed. Exact distance will depend on how much fun were having!
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 6 km Minimal Easy West Nose Creek Confluence Park Calgary - NE City Park Park at Beddington Trail and Beddington Blvd NE. A pleasant walk along paved and gravel pathways through grasslands and shrublands with geological landmarks.