Distance: 14 km return
Elevation gain: 450 m
On Saturday, November 13, we hiked up Eagle Hill, leaving from Sibbald Lake parking lot. It was a cool windy day but fine for walking fast. The trail was excellent with some sunshine and views through the trees since the leaves were all off the poplars.
Early on we caught a view of Eagle Hill up ahead.
A few hills and gradual uphill brought us to a picnic table for lunch. This is a migration route for bald eagles earlier in the fall.
The views from the top are great to the south and west, including Moose Mtn and the mountains around Canmore.
Deer Ridge
Distance: 6 km
Elevation gain: 273 m
On Sunday, November 21, we hiked Deer Ridge trail with Elise, Fred, Marc and Allie. It seemed steeper than Eagle Hill but must have been more concentrated. Some sections were snowy and icy and required more careful attention but it was mostly good walking.
Hiking with children brings more stops and snacks.
A small jaunt out to a lookout in full force wind.
From this viewpoint we could look down into the valley below and imagine skating on the winding frozen creek. Will we do it?
Another snack stop in the snow to cause envy in our family vacationing in Panama.
As we descended a cut line on our way back, Herm gave me some stability on the slippery sections and Elise noticed how lovely we looked in our matching winter wear.
These are great hikes, close to Calgary and not difficult so I imagine we will do them again with various other friends.
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