Some trails are outstanding in every way! The Goldilocks Loop near Island Lake Lodge in Fernie is one of those trails. The adventure is just right, not too hard, not too easy. But the ideal conditions are not the reason for the name; This trail hikes around a rocky peak called Baby Bear, next to Mama Bear and Papa Bear. There are incredible views of the Lizard Range’s Limestone peaks and the oodles of wildflowers in the alpine valleys between…
If you are looking for some amazing hikes near Fernie, (and you are visiting on Friday- Tuesday) the area around Island Lake Lodge is incredible. There are 100km of hiking trails located in 7000 acres of pristine old growth forests and alpine terrain that is all on private property, that allows public access. One of the best workout hikes in the area is the Spineback trail. This is a steep trail up to spiky limestone peaks with amazing views and…
The Miners’ path to Rainbow Falls is an pleasant, easy trail to a waterfall in Coleman near the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. It is perfect place to walk in hot weather as the trail is shady and alongside a creek. This is a historic trail that was used by 200-ish men a day to walk from their homes in Coleman to the McGillivray Mine from 1909-1957. Nowadays it is just families and hikers that walk here; It’s a fab spot if…
Emerald Lake is pretty alpine lake (elevation is 1,330m) right next to Highway 3 near the Crowsnest Pass, on the border between British Columbia and Alberta. The lake is connected to the larger Crowsnest Lake by a stream. We decided to stop at the Emerald Lake side of the highway because we could see there was a short trail around the lake (whereas on the Crowsnest Lake side, you can’t really walk far.) It was a really pleasant place to…