Mockingbird Lookout Hike
Saturday, 2025 June 7th
Our destination, Mockingbird Lookout, was a relatively easy 358 meters of vertical gain in about 3.3 km one way. Both the “legacy style” pavement and the later gravel road sections of Highway 40 were in decent condition, and we arrive without drama at the trailhead.
Ascending the trail was very straightforward, and we arrived at the summit in less than two hours of light to moderate exercise. An outstanding view presented itself, with an entire panorama of the Rocky Mountain front ranges before us. What a wonderful place for lunch!
We also had a very pleasant conversation with the friendly fire warden, about bears, mountains, fires, and mysterious black helicopters (G7 conference related, probably).
An easy descent took us down to our cars, where Lori provided us with some cold refreshments courtesy of the Calgary Ski Club.
Ensuing, we dropped in on Guy’s Coffee Shop in Cochrane for some goodies.
Submitted by Bob.