Looking for an easy hike to do with the family, or maybe you’re just looking for a casual hike? Well look no further, Heart Creek Trail is an easy (2.5 return) hike located just outside of Canmore, Alberta. This easy hike winds it way back and forth across Heart Creek, while allowing hikers to take in and appreciate the trail that passes by clefts (for ice climbing) and bolted and anchored climbing walls that are well used and popular with local climbers. But it is the hidden water fall at the top of this hike that draws the most intrigue.

NOTE: Because this hike is located close to the highway, you can hear some highway noise at the beginning of the trail, but that soon gets washed out by the creek as you ascend up the trail.

In June 2013, all the original bridges on the trail head were washed away by the devastating flood. Since then, the bridges have been restored and replaced, however only a few of the bridges have handrails to ensure stability over the creek. While some may say that the beauty that once was Heart Creek was also washed away with the flood, but I like to believe that this trail still offers its hikers an easy escape from their busy day to day expectations, while letting the beauty of the creek wash away any worries.