Hoodoos Viewpoint — Attraction in Alberta

Hoodoos Trail offers a stunning hike with plenty to see along the way. There are at least three different scenic points worth visiting, and I highly recommend making time to explore them all. Each viewpoint provides a unique perspective, whether it's a closer look at the towering hoodoos or a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the lake in the valley below. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes this trail an unforgettable experience. That said, the trail can be a bit challenging, especially if youare hiking with children. The path has several inclines, and it’s not well suited for strollers, so be prepared if you're bringing young kids. There are a few benches and chairs scattered along the trail where you can stop to rest, which is a welcome relief during the steeper sections. We did not hike all the way to the base of the lake, but based on what we saw and the pace of the trail, it would likely take an hour or more to reach it. Even without going all the way down, the views from the upper points are more than worth the effort. Overall, this trail is a rewarding experience for nature lovers and hiking...

The hoodoos are quite far away from the lookout and you can’t get much closer. There are about four so don’t go expecting a whole lot of them. There are about 3 viewing points of Bow River, and Mt Rundle, Sulphur Mountain and Tunnel Mountain. There is also a set of the red chairs along the trail! We did the Hoodoos Trail which takes you from the Hoodoos viewpoint to Surprise Corner. Should take about 40-50 mins if you don’t stop. Hard not to though as you get right up to the Bow River. As most parts were frozen, we had the best time playing on the frozen river. The trail was largely flat - some incline and decline but generally an easy trail. Can see this area getting busy during the warmer months! The highlight was definitely being the only ones around. If you’re going to checkout this viewpoint, and you enjoy hiking, check out this trail as it gives you views from sea level. Amazing...

Leg stretch stop off while driving. A Rockies drive through has been a bucket list thing for both Hubby and me for a while, we originally had it booked for 2020, but then 2020 happened. Anyway we finally got around to it in 2023. We had both decided that we are way too much control freaks to want to do the Rocky Mountaineer and I suffer with FOMO really badly, I like to see as much as possible on the trips I do. Anyway, enough background, this was just somewhere we pulled into after seeing a(nother brown) sign. It turned out to be a fantastic viewing point where you could take in loads (even had the famed red chairs). You can even see the Beautiful Fairmont. I won't go on too much about it as it was literally a stop off for us but there were lots of people doing the full hoke that you could see on the maps there. I'll let my pictures speak...