Hiking Trails

Bow Valley Provincial Park South for Spring

by Gillean Daffern on May 9, 2012

A description of the trails in Bow Valley Provincial Park south of Hwy. 1 and adjacent to Rafter Six Ranch Resort and Camp Chief Hector.

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Some Favourite Spring Hikes

by Tony Daffern on April 30, 2012

Now that the snow at lower elevations is finally melting and the trails drying up, I thought it might be useful to list a few of our favorite spring hikes along with links to those described on this site. A couple of the trails are described as winter hikes so you will have to imagine [...]

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Canyon Campground Closed for 2012 Season

by Tony Daffern on April 17, 2012

TransAlta has resumed work on the penstock replacement in the Canyon Campground area of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The penstock, constructed in 1955, is leaking at numerous locations along its 1.37 km stretch. The new steel penstock will be buried. As a result of the project construction, the penstock and surrounding area, including Canyon Campground, [...]

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Winter Walk over Ranger Hill

by Gillean Daffern on March 18, 2012

A walk over Ranger Hill at West Bragg using Boundary Ridge, Strange Brew and Ranger Summit trails.

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Winter Walk on whatsitcalled loop, West Bragg

by Gillean Daffern on February 7, 2012

A loop for winter walkers and snowshoers from West Bragg parking that takes in parts of Braggin’ Rights, Reconnect and Long Distance trails.

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New West Bragg–Elbow Valley Maps

by Tony Daffern on December 25, 2011

The Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association has released two maps showing the conglomeration of trails around West Bragg including the new trails constructed over the past couple of years. The new trails, some of which are still under construction, are “multi-use” trails intended for walking, biking, snowshoeing and equestrian.

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A Singing Lake in Kananaskis Country?

by Tony Daffern on November 1, 2011

Some lakes, known to make a greater range of sounds, are often referred to as “singing lakes”. Check out the account of our own Kananaskis Country singing lake. Know of any other singing lakes in Kananaskis Country?

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Sugar Momma-Fullerton Loop not quite there yet

by Gillean Daffern on October 12, 2011

We describe several new loop trails from Allen Bill Pond using Sugar Momma, Fullerton and Bobcat trails.

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Snagmore Hill for fall colours

by Alf Skrastins on October 8, 2011

Snagmore is a new trail along the Elbow River and over a small hill, offering views of the Elbow Valley and the lovely fall colours.

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Getting off the east peak of Pasque Mountain

by Gillean Daffern on October 3, 2011

Pasque Mountain lies on the southern fringe of Kanananskis Country. Because some hikers doing the horseshoe have problems getting off the east peak, here is an updated description that should  help.

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