Easy
10
hikers
Mahogany Wetlands loop
00:49
3.23km
10m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
Bus stop
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1
401 m
Mahogany Wetlands
Highlight • Lake
The Mahogany Wetlands are a large constructed wetland system in southeast Calgary designed to filter stormwater while also providing habitat for birds, amphibians, and other wildlife. This area is a mix of marshes, ponds, grasslands, and shoreline vegetation that create an important ecological environment for plenty of waterfowl, especially ducks, Great Blue Herons and Red-winged Blackbirds. Though engineered for water management, this area feels surprisingly natural, with cattails, sedges, shrubs, and calm water creating a perfect, peaceful urban wetland oasis.
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2.12 km
Mahogany Wetlands Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Mahogany Wetlands Trail is an easy, roughly 3½-kilometre walking loop that follows a paved pathway around the wetland, with bridges, several viewpoints, and shoreline access points. It winds through a mix of marsh edges, grasslands, and naturalized greenspace, with ample opportunities for birdwatching and wide views across the water. It's a great route for a relaxed walk through one of Calgary’s largest urban wetland systems, which feels quiet and peaceful despite being surrounded by neighbourhood development.
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B
3.23 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.18 km
Surfaces
2.25 km
935 m
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