Family Walks & Hikes Canadian Rockies: 2nd Edition, Volume 1

Bragg Creek – Kananaskis – Bow Valley

By (author): Andrew Nugara
ISBN 9781771606202
Softcover | Publication Date: May 16, 2023
Book Dimensions: 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.
160 Pages

About the Book

Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

The updated edition of the first volume for the Canadian Rockies brings together a new and inspiring collection of comfortable walks and spectacular hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in a number of diverse locations in the Rockies, including:

  • Paddy’s Flat
  • Forgetmenot Ponds
  • Nihahi Ridge
  • King Creek Canyon
  • Canadian Everest Trail
  • Upper Kananaskis Lake
  • Yamnuska
  • Ha Ling Peak

Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes:

  • detailed directions to trailheads
  • colour maps and photographs
  • seasonal information
  • round-trip distances
  • trail commentary
  • difficulty ratings

About the Author(s)

Andrew Nugara was born in Rugby, England, and moved to Canada in 1979. He earned bachelor degrees in classical guitar performance and in education and presently teaches high school physics, mathematics, and music. Andrew is the author of numerous bestselling guidebooks published by RMB, including More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies – 3rd Edition, A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition, Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition, Popular Snowshoe Trails in the Canadian Rockies, Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies – Volume 1, Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies – Volume 2, Popular Day Hikes: The Castle and Crowsnest, and Popular Day Hikes: Waterton. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.