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It is important to choose appropriate hikes\u00a0for individual levels of knowledge and skill.\u00a0 Following are a few\u00a0easy hikes\u00a0worthy of consideration by beginners.\u00a0 Nearly anyone can do these short and easy day hikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Always\u00a0carry a good hiking guide and map\u00a0for reference on the hike.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gear up appropriately for the terrain and potential weather.\u00a0 Mountain weather forecasts are often\u00a0wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Calgary’s<\/strong> inter-city path system<\/strong> is impressive and a great way to begin.\u00a0\u00a0Popular areas include city parks like Baker<\/strong> and Bowness<\/strong>, Fish Creek<\/strong> and Nose Hill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Click on the red links for the specific post.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 1. \u00a0Paskapoo Slopes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Within Calgary<\/strong><\/a>, Paskapoo Slopes<\/strong> offer\u00a0an opportunity to explore an urban wilderness area.\u00a0\u00a0The small wilderness area\u00a0can be busy and it may be necessary to compete with dog walkers and cyclists but the\u00a0area has a fascinating history and is being inundated with high-end real estate development.\u00a0 Get out there and have a look while it’s available.\u00a0 Excellent city skyline and views of\u00a0Calgary Olympic Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Derelict car at trailside on Paskapoo Slopes in Calgary, Alberta, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 Waterfall Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tackle Waterfall Valley<\/strong> from the Silver Spring<\/strong> trail access for an interesting day with great views, interesting detail and some\u00a0minor elevation.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Bluffs\u00a0on the Bow River from the bottom of Waterfall Valley in Calgary, Alberta<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Following are some easy, introductory\u00a0hikes in areas outside Calgary<\/strong><\/a>, Alberta<\/strong><\/a>, Canada<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 Many Springs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n One of several short and easy interpretive hikes in Bow Valley Provincial Park<\/strong> west of Calgary<\/strong><\/a>, at the Highway 1X<\/strong> exit a short distance beyond the Kananaskis Country<\/strong> exit and before Lac des Arcs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Scenery from the bridge on Many Springs trail in Bow Valley Park<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 Mount Lorette Ponds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A quiet place to enjoy a picnic lunch and a walk along emerald, spring-fed ponds where bridges, pathways\u00a0and\u00a0small fishing wharves reside under\u00a0the looming presence of spectacular Mount Lorette<\/strong> on the opposite side of Kananaskis Trail<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 This beautiful oasis can be very busy on a warm summer weekend.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Lorette Ponds in Kananaskis Trail west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 Elbow Falls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Although June 2013<\/strong> flood damage is evident, Elbow Falls<\/strong> remains an outstanding place to wander on nearby trails and new plains of rock created by the flood.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Elbow Falls in Kananaskis Country west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0 Coal Mine #1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Be sure to drop into the Visitor Centre<\/strong> on the TransCanada Highway<\/strong><\/a> at\u00a0the west end of Canmore<\/strong><\/a> to pick up their excellent Canmore Pathways and Trails Map<\/strong>.\u00a0 Bow Valley East Side<\/strong> is on one side of the map and Bow Valley West Side<\/strong> is on the other.\u00a0 There are huge, easy hiking opportunities in this urban area as well as more advanced hiking missions for future consideration.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Quarry Lake above Coal Mine # 1 in Canmore, Alberta, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0 Grassi Lakes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Grassi Lakes<\/strong> reside under Mount Lawrence Grassi<\/strong>.\u00a0 The signed trail-head is just past the Canmore Nordic Centre<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 This easy, landmark\u00a0hike is a must do.\u00a0 Do not venture under active climbing walls but do wander on subsidiary trails to discover.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Beautiful Grassi Lakes above Canmore, Alberta, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hikes below will require a Parks Canada Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0 Marble Canyon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Marble Canyon<\/strong> is a delightful and easy hike on walkways and bridges over a slot canyon culminated with a waterfall at the far end.\u00a0 Some may struggle with heights when looking down, from a series of very safe bridges, into the narrow, spectacular\u00a0canyon.\u00a0 There is some stair climbing and a bit of elevation but slow and steady stays the course.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The waterfall feeding Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9.\u00a0 Lakeshore Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Lakeshore Trail<\/strong> begins at the Chateau Lake Louise<\/strong><\/a> above Lake Louise Village<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 This is a spectacular area and the Visitor Centre<\/strong> in town will be able to provide a wealth of information about further hiking opportunities.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Lakeshore trail beside Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 10.\u00a0 Field<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Field<\/strong> is an interesting place to explore and\u00a0historical railroad town\u00a0near the west side of Yoho National Park<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>There are many interpretive signs on this easy hike, with a bit of elevation, and surrounding mountains are spectacular.\u00a0 Check out the cemetery<\/strong> and Spiral Tunnels<\/strong> nearby.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Historic church in Field, British Columbia with Mount Stephen in the background.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 11.\u00a0 Emerald Lake Circuit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The hike around Emerald Lake<\/strong> is relatively flat and accesses a cornucopia of visual extravaganzas.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Mountains at Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 12.\u00a0 Hamilton Falls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hamilton Falls<\/strong> is easily accessible from the Emerald Lake<\/strong> parking area in Yoho National Park<\/a>, British Columbia<\/a>, Canada<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 There are signs.\u00a0 The hike further on to Hamilton Lake<\/strong> is not easy.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hamilton Falls near Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, British Columbia<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Bonus #13.\u00a0 Wapta Falls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wapta Falls<\/strong> is the largest waterfall in Yoho National Park<\/strong><\/a> when measured by water volume.\u00a0 Subsidiary trails lead to the river banks below.\u00a0 The access trail is on the west side of Yoho National Park<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 Yoho<\/strong> is a small park but there are huge and spectacular hiking opportunities within a broad range of experience and endeavor.\u00a0 This park is a grand place to build experience and knowledge.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wapta Falls roars in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n These easy hikes\u00a0offer an\u00a0introduction to some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet in several areas reasonably accessible from Calgary<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 There is no doubt you will learn of other opportunities in each area as you build your skill, knowledge, inventory of gear and physical ability.\u00a0 It might be wise to purchase an annual Parks Canada Pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following links may also be helpful:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Happy trails and Stay safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0 Following is a collection of easy hikes\u00a0introducing new hikers to several spectacular hiking regions in Alberta and 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