Bow River Trail — Bow Valley Provincial Park

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Alberta

Bow River Trail — Bow Valley Provincial Park

Easy

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Bow River Trail — Bow Valley Provincial Park

01:02

4.08km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Tips

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Bow Valley Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14 m

Picnic tables

Highlight • Rest Area

Set right beside the Bow River with Door Jamb Mountain and Loder Peak rising sharply across the water, this riverside picnic area is one of the most scenic rest spots …

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392 m

Bow River Trail – View of Mount Yamnuska

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This easy riverside path follows the shores of the Bow River, offering steady views of flowing water, cottonwoods, and wide gravel bars. As the trail opens toward the valley, you’ll …

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2.04 km

Bow River

Highlight • River

Flowing through the broad Bow Valley beneath Door Jamb Mountain and Loder Peak, this stretch of the Bow River feels open and far-reaching, with views toward the limestone walls above. …

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4.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

349 m

Surfaces

Elevation