July 22 Tdub

This is more often used as a mountain bike trail.  It's only 2.5 km but gains 400 meters so its  a bit steep.  We drive part way up the Moose Mountain road and start from there.  The view from the top should be great!

Last week we had a marvelous hike.  Just Meara and I.  We saw lot of deer and watched a black bear from on top of our knoll.  See the photos below...

from last week:

Monday July 15

I still haven't posted my trip report from last Monday but it was awesome!  Some photos below.

Tomorrow we're heading up Ford Knoll.  This is a little loop around 4km with 200 meters of elevation gain.  Its a little steep but short to the top of the knoll.  It starts near Little Elbow Campground and goes up a knoll to the west.  I've not been up here before but I don't expect it to be difficult.

We'll leave from my house at 5:30 to car pool.  Trail head at 6:15 or so.  Call or text if you are driving out on your own and I'll explain where the trail head is.

July 8th -1st MNH

Welcome to the 1st MNH!

Our first hike is an adventure but it's not too long so if it goes wrong we're not too far bail out.

We drive to Little Elbow Campground and cross the bridge to the Big Elbow Loop trail.  We'll walk about 2.5km and veer right off the trail to see if we can find a way up to the bump that leads up South Glasgow Creek.

The flag is our destination but the trees and vegetation might get pretty thick.

Details:
We'll leave Calgary at 5:30. 
We can car pool from my house if that makes sense for you. Otherwise we'll meet at the trail head parking lot at Little
Elbow Campground at 6:
Bring the usual stuff:
Small pack with, water, rain gear and a warm jacket.  Hiking boots if you have them or good walking shoes.  Bug juice might be useful as well😞

Let me know if you are coming so we know to wait if you are behind schedule.

July 1, Bragg Creek PP

Bragg Creek Provincial Park

Difficulty Level: Super Easy

Description:  An easy 2-ish km hike with little elevation gain.  Mostly an easy walk through different Montaigne forests.

Beta:  There's a nice picnic area at the start parking lot by the river for us to hang out after and enjoy the evening.  The trail is super easy with little elevation gain or loss.

Details:  Meet at my house at 5:30 with a departure time of 5:45.  3623 - 58 Ave SW

Monday Night Mountaineers

Welcome to Monday Night Mountaineers.  It's not a club, there's no membership fees or waivers to sign.  Just an excuse to get out Monday night for an easy hike in the foothills.

It's open to anyone but I suggest that kids be 8 years or older only in that some of the trails might be challenging for the little ones.  You're welcome to come and do a smaller hike or do your own thing if you have little ones who want to come along.

It's a very loose and non structured event.  Essentially I will post a suggested trail on Sunday evening describing Mondays hike.  We'll car pool as best we can from Calgary leaving around 5:30.  Bring your dinner along if you want or eat on the trail.  Alternative trail suggestions of course will be welcome!

You do not need to be an experienced hiker.  The goal is to get some time in the mountains with friends, break up the week and get a connected to nature in some way.

Not much gear is required but good walking shoes or hiking boots would be good to have.  It will probably be a fair weather event but some good rain gear and proper clothing would be good to have.  Have a little pack to hold stuff like a warm fleece, rain gear, snacks and water.

We'll use this blog-site to post trips and post photos and comments.  It will be up to you to keep up to date on the blog so you don't miss trip details.

Pass this link along to anyone you think might be interested.  There's no obligation to make every trip.  It's likely that I won't make them all either but I'll try and post a suggested trip even if I can't make it.

Hope you can join me for a Monday Night Hike!