Kid Goat Viewpoint Traditional Cache

This cache is a small lock-and-lock container hidden on a hilltop called the Kid Goat Viewpoint. Unlike other geocaches in the area, this cache was placed for the non-climber geocachers. With their feet on solid ground, cachers can watch climbers ascend the nearby Kid Goat rock climbing crag, and admire the 360 degree views of the Bow Valley. Expect a round-trip hike of 3-5 kilometers & 150 meters of gain.

Park in the small lot on the south side of Hwy 1A and proceed to the trailhead waypoint. Follow the trail around the east and north sides of the landfill (do not trespass on landfill property!) to a junction. Turn left (west) and continue a few more minutes to a junction with another major trail. Turn north and then the turnoff to the viewpoint is only a short distance away. Hike up the small hill and admire the views!

Note that there is a climber's trail that goes around the west side of the landfill (which is much nicer than the trail described above), but I'm not sure about accessibility in the off-season. Use at your own risk.

The cliff directly to the west of this geocache is called Kid Goat. It's a very popular rock climbing destination for climbers of all abilities from beginner to expert. Many of the routes are very fun and have fantastic views! If you come here on a Saturday or a Sunday on a nice day, it's almost guaranteed that you will be able to watch some climbers work their way up the crag. In total there are probably about 50 routes developed along the cliffside, the first of which was climbed in 1975. New routes are still being developed every year.

The Kid Goat Cliff in the Winter:

Looking for More? Check out the Douglas Fir Springs!

The area to the north is in the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, or more specifically, the Yamnuska Natural Area. Unfortunately, new geocaches are not permitted anywhere in this area. But that doesn't mean you can't go hike on the trails! There's one place in particular that's very cool - it's called the Douglas Fir Springs. Near the springs are MASSIVE Douglas Fir trees unlike anything you'll probably ever see in Alberta. I did a very rough measurement of the biggest and it had a circumference of 680 cm! The coordinates for the biggest Douglas Fir are N 51° 06.397 W 115° 07.594. I highly recommend you check it out when you're in the area! I've provided all the extra waypoints you will need. The trails are typically very well defined. Enjoy!