MnM Outdoor Club

Members of this club are active seniors (55+) who gather for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing adventures on established trails mainly in the foothills and mountains west of Calgary. Members travel to and from the trailheads every Monday by chartered bus. Different levels of fitness are accommodated.

To become a guest and to make membership inquiries please use the button below to contact us.

Membership Coordinator
A document with a short head

MnM Outdoor Club Member Handbook

Bus coordinator
Contact James the MnM Bus Coordinator
Departure Times

Please See Below for Pickup Time(s) and Location(s)

Bus fare is $30

Registered Members and Guests will owe the bus fare after the 6PM Thursday cutoff even if they cancel or are no-shows.
Valid Park passes are required for Park trips. Members or Guests who do not have a Pass will pay an additional $10 on the bus.

Weather Conditions

Here are links to weather forecasts & Air Quality Index’s:

World Air Quality Index Environment Canada The Weather Network
Calgary Calgary Calgary
Kananaskis Kananaskis
Banff Banff Banff
Canmore Canmore Canmore

Cross Country Ski Website link: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/CA/AB

With regard to the trip shown below – Distances are return. EG is Elevation Gain. BB is Biffy Break.

Next Trip Details
Prairie View, Barrier Lookout, Jewell Pass
November 9, 2026

Hike Options (Distance and Elevation approx.)

A1: Barrier Fire Lookout via Prairie View trail; rtn via Jewell Pass Trail - 16.7 km 730 m EG
A2: Barrier Fire Lookout via Prairie View trail; rtn via Jewell Pass Trail - 16.7 km 730 m EG
B1F: Prairie View Trail to Barrier Fire Lookout; rtn - 12.8 km 665 m EG
B1S: Prairie View Trail to Barrier Fire Lookout; rtn - 12.8 km 665 m EG
B2F: Prairie View Trail to viewpoint; rtn - 10.0 km 450 m EG
B2Mod: Prairie View Trail to viewpoint; rtn - 10.0 km 450 m EG
B2S: Jewell Pass Trail to Jewell Falls; rtn - 10.0 km 240 m EG
C: Shoreline Trail along lake to Jewell Bay Campground or AFATP - up to 7.6 km 50 m EG

Hiking time: 5 hours

Barrier Lake – Jewell Falls map attached shows a clockwise route – we are doing a counterclockwise route for all groups except B2S.

Departure: 7:45 am Montgomery; 8:00 am Signal Hill
Drop Off Location(s): Barrier Dam Day Use area (Prairie View TH)
Bus Pickup Location(s): Barrier Dam Day Use area (Prairie View TH)
BB: Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre
Return Time: 4:30 pm
Registration is:
Open
Seat Vacancies:
55
*A negative number in Seat Vacancies means the bus is over-booked by that number but if Registration is still Open you can register online.