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…south now. They’re still working to fix all the damage. An open treeless stretch of path. A plow zips past. Yes, we’re in the city. Almost back at the starting point. There are a lot of hiking options in the park. Our route – star is where it all began…. (Search hits: 1 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

This city hike has everything! Urban blight, a dull overcast day, gritty industrial areas, noisy highways, airways and rail yards, funny smells, neglected city parks, icy pathways and an unexpected and intense snow storm to round it all off. What more could one ask for? In winter our hiking options… (Search hits: 1 in title, 1 in body, 0 in comments.)

…slow and painful. Adding to trouble was a difficult to bypass washout in a steep brush clogged draw, part way up. These negative elements aside, the rest of the trip hiking the Cat Creek Hills was a pure delight. The going is mostly easy and always fun (if not sometimes… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 1 in comments.)

…dense woods and large open meadows and there are countless little lakes and ponds to see. The area is a maze of trails, some hiking trails, some game trails turned hiking trains, some pure game trails, some faint, some intermittent and in places none at all (aka bushwacking). We had… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 1 in comments.)

…The views open up. Enjoy them! Across the valley (east) is an incredibly long ridge (called “Lookout Range” in hiking guides) extending all the way from the Highwood River to the summit of Mt Burke far, far away. If you look closely you can spot the long abandoned fire lookout… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

This trail takes us to the end of a ridge overlooking the town of Sparwood BC. The route is a mix of old logging and coal mine exploration roads and oftentimes steep and rough ATV tracks, and doesn’t appear in any hiking books or guides. We’re the first, as far… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…is one of the older hiking trails in the network. It goes back to the 1980s at least and we ourselves recall hiking it as far back as twenty years ago. It’s a wide swath of grass and busiest in winter when it’s used by XC skiers. In summer it’s… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…all junctions are marked or signed in some way. Kimberley BC: Magic Line – Moe’s Canyon. Hiking fun with Chris & Connie. Head south briefly on the Spruce XC trail and intercept Magic Line to your right at Trickle Creek. Climb up at a moderate grade, on single track and… (Search hits: 0 in title, 4 in body, 0 in comments.)

…hiking the Strawberry Hills. Sad face here. Horse flies were horrendous this day. Hope it’s better for you. Still nursing those bites. Thanks for taking the time to read this post! Please comment below, we’d love to hear what you think of this adventure. Some of our most favourite hikes… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 1 in comments.)

…all the year, conditions permitting of course, hiking this route is ideal in late winter/early spring when stuff deeper in is still under snow. These ridges and others around are great for early season conditioning hikes. Much of the trip described is on official trails but one section, the grind… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 1 in comments.)

…worth while – trust us! These lakes are not only popular with hikers, but with anglers as well, and we saw many of the latter. Nearly every trail in Kananaskis was affected by the spring 2013 floods and the Headwall Lakes hiking route is no exception. A sign at the… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 1 in comments.)

…of bush-bashing here and there. Seems it’s not a popular route – in fact we found not a single trip report online where it’s discussed and only one mention in an old hiking book – and I doubt us sharing our adventure will change that much. Still it was a… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…while the one to the right has the moniker Lookout Range (both in Daffern’s Hiking Books). Both are heavily forested down low and quite rugged. Head for the narrow valley between them. There’s not much of a trail in the meadow, but it’ll get better once in the trees. This… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…drive. But say you’ve been hiking in the area already, and find yourself with time and energy to spare and wanting a bit more, as happened to us, then it’s a fine choice. It only takes a hour or two to complete, if you doddle, the trail up always at… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…trees next to tiny Gunnery Creek. It heads up and over Gunnery Pass, with an offshoot trail to Gunnery Mountain near the high point. In places the route is fairly faint but the way is always obvious. Getting to the ridge we visited means easy off trail hiking. ↓ ↓… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

The hiking trail described here takes you up to the Kananaskis Fire Lookout and is a fairly easy affair. A wide track, it gains elevation ever so slowly. Deep in the trees most of the way, there is nary a view until the goal is reached. Admittedly it’s not the… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…It’s now way down there. More pleasant hiking. Not everyone needs be a bucket list outing. Soon on the Hog’s Back trail splits off to the left. It was our hope to continue on using this trail which later takes in a viewpoint above a spectacular canyon, but high water… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…🍁🎀 This burly tree. This is an alternative up & over start. Don’t go this way. Easy hiking here. The back side of Deer Ridge. Prairie Crocus is the first to bloom in spring. Eagle eye Connie spots Eagle Hill. It’s pleasant hiking in the trees. The sheltered creek was… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…a little forested bump. It’s accessed using the Ranger Summit Trail on the up leg and Strange Brew on the down. Who knew hiking pays? That ten bucks found on the trail will be put to good use and thanks who ever you are. It all begins at the West… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

There’s always time for a little hiking and while on the road to adventure, where ever it takes us, we’ll search out local trails. One fine fall day finds us southeast of Edmonton and itching to put feet in motion. The prairies are hardly a hiking mecca, yet more often… (Search hits: 0 in title, 3 in body, 0 in comments.)

…come back for a visit to get in some hiking. Thanks for posting! Chris Doering We are so lucky! Chris Doering There is a lot of hiking to do! Ardis Hughes (via Facebook) Have ridden Gorge Creek on my horse. Volcano Ridge is awesome! Chris Doering We sure liked it!… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 3 in comments.)

…recommend it if you are starting hiking. No bikes allowed though. We have seen bear signs on this trail but no sightings. If you are uncomfortable with an encounter, perhaps join a hiking club (there are many) so you can travel in larger groups. Bears hate groups. EricS We discovered… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 3 in comments.)

Dale Attrell (via Facebook) Gorgeous country! Jean D Duke Most beautiful area, love the Crowsnest Pass. Chris Doering I know, the Pass is amazing. Love hiking there. Chris Doering I agree. The area is amazing. Lots of hiking, history and no crowds. Frank Havig Yes toe old Adanac mine. That… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 2 in comments.)

The Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association (the GBCTA) manages a huge network of biking, hiking, equestrian, snowshoe and cross-country ski trails in the Foothills of Kananaskis west of Calgary. They go every which way and they keep building new ones! There’s a great mix here and whether you’re into something… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 1 in comments.)

…to drive the first section of the K&S/Payne Bluff route. The slopes steepen and the trail narrows. While hiking watch for beaked hazelnuts, which can be eaten. And try to avoid brushing against nettles, which will inflict a painful sting (not long lasting thank goodness), which grow in shaded areas… (Search hits: 0 in title, 2 in body, 1 in comments.)