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Montane Traverse – Canmore Hoodoos loop from Canmore

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Montane Traverse – Canmore Hoodoos loop from Canmore

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Montane Traverse – Canmore Hoodoos loop from Canmore

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9.53km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Montane Traverse

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Montane Traverse feels surprisingly wild for a trail so close to town, rolling above the Silvertip golf course with big backcountry energy. Expect technical singletrack with roots, twists, rocky creek …

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7.76 km

View of Canmore

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you’ll get a panoramic view of Canmore and the surrounding peaks. A small pond adds to the scene, making it a perfect spot to sit, enjoy a picnic, or simply take in the beauty of the valley below.

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8.09 km

Canmore Hoodoos

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just a short hike from town, the Canmore Hoodoos offer one of the best quick escapes in the Bow Valley. The trail climbs gently before reaching a ridge lined with …

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9.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

1.95 km

860 m

651 m

447 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.81 km

1.62 km

537 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (1,330 m)

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Monday 13 July

21°C

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