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Bow Falls – Bow River Trail loop from Canmore

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Bow Falls – Bow River Trail loop from Canmore

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Bow Falls – Bow River Trail loop from Canmore

04:21

56.3km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.18 km for 4 m

After 23.6 km for 4 m

After 55.2 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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663 m

Canmore Engine Bridge

Viewpoint

10.1 km

Bow River

Lake

23.4 km

Spray River

Lake

23.8 km

Bow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Walk along the Bow River to the Bow River Falls lookout point. There you'll have a good view of the rapids. The trail is signposted.

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25.1 km

Arts In Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Banff's latest art show isn't in a gallery, it's on the Bow River. This is part of nature. Starting at Banff Park Museum along the Bow River Trail, across the …

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25.9 km

Banff Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Banff Avenue is the lively main street in the town of Banff, known for its shops, restaurants, and galleries. It offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and is the …

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27.1 km

Bow River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Along the Bow River, from the train tracks to almost the Surprise Corner or the Bow Falls, there is a beautiful trail, the Bow River Sidewalk. To pause there are …

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27.9 km

Banff Park Administration Building

Highlight • Monument

The building houses the park's administrative offices, where various activities related to conservation, visitor management, and preservation of the natural environment are managed and coordinated. In addition to its administrative …

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29.5 km

Fairmont Banff Springs

Highlight • Monument

A very impressive building.

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40.0 km

Goat Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful, gravel trail running alongside the Rundle Mountain Range from Canmore to Banff. A relatively easy ride, this trail is shared by hikers and bikers and offers stunning alpine views.

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56.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

14.0 km

9.82 km

1.94 km

1.43 km

100 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

10.3 km

6.20 km

4.43 km

490 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,310 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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