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Middle Lake – Bow River Trail – View of Mount Yamnuska loop from Bow Valley Provincial Park

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Canada

Alberta

Kananaskis

Middle Lake – Bow River Trail – View of Mount Yamnuska loop from Bow Valley Provincial Park

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4.8

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Middle Lake – Bow River Trail – View of Mount Yamnuska loop from Bow Valley Provincial Park

01:55

7.29km

60m

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Bow Valley Provincial Park

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1.23 km

Middle Lake

Highlight • Lake

Middle Lake is a calm, shallow lake surrounded by open forest and grassy meadows, offering a quiet contrast to the nearby river and mountain viewpoints. The loop trail around the …

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3.79 km

Viewing Platform at Bow Valley Provincial Park

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This elevated viewing platform overlooks the clear pond at Many Springs, offering peaceful views of the surrounding forest and nearby mountain ridges. The water here is remarkably transparent, and if …

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4.73 km

Picnic tables

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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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5.10 km

Bow River Trail – View of Mount Yamnuska

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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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6.76 km

Bow River

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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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7.29 km

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6.23 km

727 m

326 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

326 m

< 100 m

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Middle Lake – Bow River Trail – View of Mount Yamnuska loop from Bow Valley Provincial Park

Middle Lake

Viewing Platform at Bow Valley Provincial Park

Picnic tables

Bow River Trail – View of Mount Yamnuska

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