Calgary Hikes
Shawn Bags the Paradise Trail Loop – Ann & Sandy Conservation Area
Nice hike in the Alberta Foothills Quick Stats Distance: 8.86Km (Round trip Paradise trail loop) Height Gain: 292m Round Trip Time: 1h50m Resources: http://www.crossconservation.org/welcome
Hikes
Shawn Bags Kananaskis Dam to Horseshoe Canyon Hike – Kananaskis
Nice winter or shoulder season hike along the Bow River. Quick Stats Distance: 12.3Km Height Gain: 259m Round Trip Time: 3h Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide
Biking
Shawn Bags Junction Mountain Lookout – Kananaskis
Mostly doublewide fire road mountain bike ride in the front ranges. Add in Hill 651038 on foot for an extra 1.6Km + 113m of gain. Quick Stats Distance: 29.56Km Height Gain: 1053m Round Trip Time: Read more…
Hikes
Shawn Bags Mount Hoffmann – Kananaskis
Perfect hike for excellent views without a ton of effort. Keep your feet dry with a new bridge at the start. Quick Stats Distance: 9.4Km Round trip Height Gain: 480m Round Trip Time: 2h26m Resources: Read more…
Biking
Shawn Bags the Little Elbow – Big Elbow Loop – Kananaskis
Mostly doublewide fire road mountain bike ride in the front ranges. Quick Stats Distance: 44Km Height Gain: 900m Round Trip Time: 4h Surface Type: Gravel fire road /single track Weapon of Choice: Mountain bike Resources: Read more…
Biking
Shawn Bags Cougar Mountain – Kananaskis
Nice longer trip in the front ranges. Quick Stats Distance: 36.6km round trip Height Gain: 1587m Round Trip Time: 5h25m Kane Rating: Moderate Resources: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park Biking
Shawn Bags Eagle Mountain – Banff National Park
Quick ascent up a ski hill. AKA Goatseye Mountain according to the folks at Sunshine Village Quick Stats Distance: 16.8Km Round Trip Height Gain: 1195m Round Trip Time: 3h3m Kane Ratting: Easy Resources: More Scrambles Read more…
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Crypt Lake Hike Part 2 – Waterton Lakes National Park
Some of the claims about the Crypt Lake hike: Voted Canada’s best hike One of the top 10 day hikes in the world by National Geographic One of the most thrilling trails in the world Read more…
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Crypt Lake Hike – Waterton Lakes National Park
Some of the claims about the Crypt Lake hike: Voted Canada’s best hike One of the top 10 day hikes in the world by National Geographic One of the most thrilling trails in the world Read more…
Hikes
Shawn Bags Wind Ridge – Kananaskis
This small peak looks boring from the highway. It is hiding a spectacular secret around back. Quick Stats Distance: 16.35Km Round trip with ridge extension Height Gain: 840m Round Trip Time: 4h15m Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Read more…
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Hike around a ranch in prairies, why not? Quick Stats Distance: 11Km Round Trip Height Gain: 265m Round Trip Time: 2h8m
