Burstall Pass is fantastic, great vistas with minimal effort for the main 6km(?) trail (12km r/t?). But then at the pass itself you have a choice of scrambles if you want more challenge that add to the degree of difficulty. HIGHLY recommended especially if you have a mixed group of hikers.
Sparrowhawk is satisfying as it is one of the tallest mountains around Calgary (11,000feet?), but it is straight-up steep hiking for ~4500feet, half of which is heavy scree slopes, with only so-so views. The views at the very top are inspiring though, as you have the entire Rocky Mountains rolling in towards you like waves in the ocean. I hear in winter you can ski down, it was the 'other' choice for the 1988 Olympic ski hill before they picked Mount Allen/Nakiska.
Off topic, but if anyone ever wants to go they are both easily found on the internet....
Claeren.
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