This trail is close to Canmore and on the shorter side with less elevation than most hikes. It's a bit boring as it's in the trees for the majority of the hike with limited views.
Barier Lake Lookout trail is a steady but not extreme climb to a couple of different viewpoints that provide panoramic views of Kananaskis Country and from Canmore to Calgary.
Porcupine Ridge is a unique and challenging hike with a creek crossing combined with some scrambles but it has panoramic views once you break out of the trees.
Picklejar Lakes is a moderate hike in difficulty and length. There are four lakes set in a picturesque amphitheater of rock.
James Walker is a relatively easy hike with some great views of the massive rock walls surrounding the valley and the trail rarely has any people on it.
Tent Ridge is a challenging hike with varied terrain throughout the trail but it provides the most spectacular views of any hike.
Pocaterra Ridge has one of the most extensive larch tree areas and can be viewed without having to tackle the grueling climb up to the ridge.
Rummel Lake is on our regular hike and snowshoe rotation but we had never done it during larch tree season and it did not disappoint along with a first polar dip for Ed and Craig.
Giant Steps is my favorite hike when done during the second half of September during the vibrant larch trees turning bright yellow time period.
Sparrowhawk Tarns is a lesser traveled gem of a trail. This was the first time we've done it during larch season and it exceeded expectations.