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Bow Falls

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Bow Falls

Recommended by 55 hikers out of 57

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Banff National Park

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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1. View from Sulphur Mountain – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Banff

19.9km

06:39

940m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(17)

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2. Banff Avenue – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Banff

6.02km

01:34

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(3)

102

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3. Bow Falls Viewpoint – Bow River Pedestrian Bridge loop from Downtown District

4.18km

01:10

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tips

Lutz 🇩🇪

August 28, 2025

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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Nadja - holidaywalker ☀️

June 6, 2022

The "bow falls" are very impressive, especially in spring when the snow melts in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The main waterfall falls 9 meters in depth.

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Hubert Trapp

February 13, 2025

For information on Bow Falls have a look at:
worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Bow-Falls-2591

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Elevation 1,390 m

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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Bow Falls

Bow Falls

1. View from Sulphur Mountain – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Banff

2. Banff Avenue – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Banff

3. Bow Falls Viewpoint – Bow River Pedestrian Bridge loop from Downtown District

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