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Bow River

Bow River

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Bow River

Recommended by 58 hikers out of 59

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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

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

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4.5

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2. Bow River – Sundance Canyon loop from Banff

9.45km

02:40

190m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cave and Basin Mural Boxes – Bow River loop from Banff

7.57km

02:08

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Andrus

about 5 hours ago

Originating from the Bow Glacier on the Wapta Icefield in the Canadian Rockies, the Bow River flows for about 587 kilometers (365 miles) through Banff National Park and the city of Calgary before joining the Oldman River to form the South Saskatchewan River. Within Banff, the river winds through meadows and mountain valleys, its turquoise waters reflecting peaks like Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain. Visitors can walk along its many trails, admire the cascading Bow Falls, or paddle calm stretches for an up-close view of the park’s stunning scenery.

Robin

December 7, 2023

Nice view from there the whole year around.

Jörg_Outdoor

September 4, 2025

Brilliant horse riding trip through the Bow Valley

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Elevation 1,400 m

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Wednesday 22 October

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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Bow River

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

2. Bow River – Sundance Canyon loop from Banff

3. Cave and Basin Mural Boxes – Bow River loop from Banff

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