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View of Backswamp – Heritage Trail loop from Lower Falls

View of Backswamp – Heritage Trail loop from Lower Falls

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View of Backswamp – Heritage Trail loop from Lower Falls

02:06

48.0km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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14.1 km

View of Bow River in Banff National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Does not quite come up to the "Backswamp" viewpoint, but is probably the second most beautiful place in the Bow River Parkway.

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14.4 km

View of Backswamp

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible view. Really incredible! My personal highlight of the area, you can see the glowing Bow River behind a scenic train and in the background the huge Backswamp. Phenomenal!

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17.5 km

Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice bike path through the forest. Watch out for wildlife (at least one coyote I met).

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19.7 km

Third Vermilion Lake

Highlight • Lake

Incredibly beautiful view of the mountains ⛰

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21.8 km

Second Vermilion Lake

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Very beautiful lake with many marshy parts. Is suitable for bird watching.

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22.5 km

First Vermilion Lake

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First of three beautiful lakes outside of Banff.

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23.8 km

Vermilion Lakes Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

A relaxed walk east of Banff past the Vermillion Lakes. Wonderful view of the mountains. Sulfur smell. Perfect for getting to Bow Valley Parkway.

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48.0 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

10.7 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

232 m

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

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Friday 15 May

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