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Birch Trees – Barry Erskine Bridge loop from Weaselhead Flats

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Calgary

Birch Trees – Barry Erskine Bridge loop from Weaselhead Flats

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Birch Trees – Barry Erskine Bridge loop from Weaselhead Flats

01:29

5.69km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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121 m

Weaselhead Flats Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a little bench by the trail where you can sit and enjoy the views over the mouth of the Elbow River as it meanders into the reservoir.

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4.30 km

Birch Trees

Highlight • Forest

Easy ride flanked by super dense picturesque birch woods.

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4.84 km

Barry Erskine Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Barry Erskine Bridge spans over the Elbow River in Weaselhead Flats Natural Environment Park and is named after former city councillor Barry Erskine, who was an advocate for environmental …

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5.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

966 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

1.76 km

658 m

398 m

243 m

140 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

14°C

4°C

38 %

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Birch Trees – Barry Erskine Bridge loop from Weaselhead Flats

Weaselhead Flats Viewpoint

Birch Trees

Barry Erskine Bridge

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