Douglas Fir Trail is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Calgary, Alberta, Canada that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from May until October.
Note: As of August 22, 2010, users have reported that a couple spots are quite in need of repair, and the eastern part of the trail is CLOSED, so you will have to take the forced bailout path until it reconnected with the river path for the return. Please consult the park's website before visiting.
March 6, 2021Very icy and slippery today
February 22, 2021Quite icy in parts - I wouldn’t go out without cleats - even if you come back along the river there are a few wide icy flows that are difficult without cleats
February 15, 2021Really great local hike
February 6, 2021January 17, 2021Trail was good for the most part. A few icy spots, kids and dog managed fine.
January 4, 2021January 4, 2021It was very icy - turned back about half way. Be sure to bring icers! Won’t do this trail again until spring
December 31, 2020Thick ice from natural springs in the bankside coming down. Thank goodness for rope and wooden handrails. Loved the challenge of that and hanging on to small trees to descend
December 29, 2020December 24, 2020testing out snow shoes
December 21, 2020Went west to east today dec 21. Started at Edworthy bottom parking lot. Go west for 100m to trail head. Bathroom nearby. Well maintained trail but some sections have been destroyed. Ice flow over a few sections so micro spikes would be helpful. Great spot to have some quiet. Good trail for running as well or a dog walk. Took around 1 hour one way, ends near pie junkies on spruce drive if you want to loop that way or just return back the way you came. (Would double time) to around 2 hours. Couple nice views all in all, feels like a short hike without leaving the city. Would recommend for all.
December 19, 2020December 18, 2020December 11, 2020December 7, 2020ok
November 29, 2020November 27, 2020November 26, 2020some icy section in the steep areas where springs pass over the trail. Some can be hidden by needles and snow
November 21, 2020Spikes definitely a good idea.
November 2, 2020October 27, 2020It's a li'l slippery today.
October 24, 2020October 20, 2020October 10, 2020October 10, 2020October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Decent little hike within the city. Beautiful fall colours & view from the lookout. Some areas require more attention as the path is on a hillside. But overall we enjoyed the quick hike
October 5, 2020Fall colors are gorgeous. Heavily trafficked on a Sunday. Quite a few spots in need of repair though, steps are too tall for shorter inclined people, a couple washed out spots. The fall foliage was beautiful, but the hike overall wasn’t great.
