Marl Lake Interpretive Trail ends at a beautiful dock that extends into a lake surrounded by mountain views in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This less traveled trail makes the slightly confusing start worth the effort. Marl Lake Interpretive Trail, Kananaskis Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 3.1 km* (1.9 mi) out and backElevation: MinimalHighlights: Lake, Mountain Views, Interpretive SignsFacilites:…
Arethusa Cirque is an unofficial trail located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The trail, located near Highwood Pass, has become more defined with the increase in hikers seeking out the stunning cirque that sits below Little Arethusa. Closed: December 1st-June 14thDifficulty: ChallengingDistance: 5 km (3.1 mi) loopElevation: 274 m (898 ft)Hike Highlights: Mountain Views, Cirque,…
Eau Claire Interpretive Trail is a short, flat loop perfect for early walkers and is located in the beautiful Kananaskis Country. It is also a great first trail run for kids! I remember taking our one and two year old on this trail. My one year old hiked most of the family-friendly trail with her…
West Wind Pass is a beautiful hike up to a mountain pass in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park. This is an unofficial trail which means no one maintains the trail. Route finding can be challenging at times and there are cliffs. The trail is quite steep most of the hike and the loose trail makes…
The short but steep Elbow Lake Trail follows a wide, old gravel road to a stunning mountain lake in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The family-friendly hike is open from June 15th, to November 30th. Insider Tip Elbow Lake is a popular spot for families to enjoy their first backcountry camping trip. If you want to…
I am so incredibly excited. I am ready to pre-sell the Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies paperback book. The books will be sent out to you at the end of June after I have mailed all the copies to the Kickstarter backers. If you want to access the information on the…
Troll Falls hike is a great trail for most abilities to a tumbling waterfall located in the stunning Kananaskis Country. Please no longer hide trolls along this family-friendly trail. Once I do a reprint of my hiking book I will also change this as well but will have to wait until then! Insider Tip for…
Wedge Pond Hike follows a forested trail around a stunning pond with mountain views located in the heart of Spray Valley Provincial Park. There are beaches located around the lake making it the perfect place to hike, play, and picnic for a few hours. Insider Tip for Families Pack a picnic, bathing suits, and canoes/kayaks/stand…
Fall is one of my favourite times of the year. The sun is still shining bright and the warmth is intensified by leaves that are changing to red, orange and yellow. It is also the time when the popular sport “Larch hunting” occurs in the Canadian Rockies. Seeking out Larch trees in the fall is…
It is not always easy to find waterfalls on hikes without hiking a great distance. Cat Falls, similar to Troll Falls, is a beautiful destination without too much effort making it the perfect hike for families. The views, bridges and waterfall make this a hike that everyone will enjoy.
