The City on the Edge of Forever hike offers some of the best views of Kelowna and the surrounding area. It's a steep climb on some loose shale but well worth it.
Grassi Knob is a very convenient hike as it starts right in Canmore. It is a steep grunt to the top but the views are spectacular.
Engagement Peak is close to Calgary and is a fun hike with a challenging climb and sweeping 360 degree views at the top.
This was my first time hiking the full Wildhorse North Canyon Loop trail and it offers great views amidst the burnt but scenic landscape.
Lebanon Creek is a good workout as it goes virtually straight up for the whole hike other than a section where you drop down into the creek bed.
Spencer Creek is not a well-known hike but it offers some majestic views, nice water features, a good workout without killing the lungs, and is close to Canmore.
The Heart Mountain Horseshoe Loop is one of the most challenging hikes in the Bow Valley, but it does offer amazing 360 degree views.
Porcupine Ridge has become a new favorite as it's a varied trail with a few challenging sections and sweeping views of the Kananaskis Valley.
West Wind Pass was a short stroll on a magical day with the sun and cloud interspersed on the snow-covered mountains.
McGillivray Canyon is a short hike but somewhat impassable now that they have taken the ropes and ladders out of the creekbed.