Bike Path Under Bridge – Bowness Park loop from Cougar Ridge

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Bike Path Under Bridge – Bowness Park loop from Cougar Ridge

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Bike Path Under Bridge – Bowness Park loop from Cougar Ridge

01:27

22.6km

180m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.27 km

Baker Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Baker Park is part of the city’s Bow River Pathway network and has public picnic benches, a disc golf course, river access for boats, and more.

Tip by

5.46 km

Bowmont Beach

Highlight • Beach

This rocky shoreline is a spot where you can stop and enjoy the banks of the Bow River. There is a bridge that runs over the beach, connecting Silver Springs Island with the mainland.

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11.2 km

Bowmont Park Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bike path takes you to an elevated lookout platform with two benches where you can rest and enjoy a view over the Bow River.

Tip by

11.8 km

Bowmont Park has a variety of trails you can explore - here you can follow the Bow River Pathway, which snakes around the hills on a wide, flat path, or head down to the river via the Waterfall Valley Trail on singletrack.

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18.8 km

Bow River Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

Depending on water levels in the river, more or less of this stone beach will be exposed. If you can, bringing water shoes makes a big difference. The stones in the river can be quite slippery when barefoot.

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19.4 km

Bowness Park

Highlight • Forest

Bowness Park spans 74 acres along the Bow River and is a great spot for picnics, boating, and ice skating on the lagoon and canal in winter. Kids can enjoy a rideable miniature railway that runs seasonally.

Tip by

22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

2.47 km

330 m

113 m

Surfaces

19.4 km