Six of us left the parking lot at the end of Valley Wood Landing in Valley Ridge.  We walked along the trail keeping an eye out for the chipmunks but were ready with our chipmunk spray. 


Valley Ridge Natural Area

 We passed Bearspaw Dam and reached the high point. 


-Valley Ridge Natural Area Bearspaw Dam

 We posed for a group photo with the Bow River in the distance. 


Valley Ridge Natural Area Nov 2 2016

taken by Jim.  We had lunch at the end of trail.


-Valley Ridge Natural Area 1

 Along the creek, we saw impressive sandstone cliffs.


-Valley Ridge Natural Area sandstone cliff

-Valley Ridge Natural Area - sandstone cliff

 It is a hidden gem of an urban hike. Thanks to Carl, Maria, Jim, Elizabeth and Jennifer.  Jim and Maria took the pics.

Christine