Site of the Grandfather Tree – Men of Vision loop from Cochrane High School

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Site of the Grandfather Tree – Men of Vision loop from Cochrane High School

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Site of the Grandfather Tree – Men of Vision loop from Cochrane High School

01:21

18.8km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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2.11 km

Site of the Grandfather Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Step into the forest to pay a visit to the site of the former Grandfather Tree. This tree, was an estimated 300 years old, and toppled over in a windstorm …

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3.00 km

Men of Vision

Highlight • Monument

Men of Vision is a statue that honours the pioneering spirit of early cowboys. Artist Malcolm James MacKenzie created this statue in 1979 and the cowboy still sits tall on …

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4.08 km

Glenbow Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Glenbow Trail links Historic Cochrane Ranche with Glenbow Park, passing native fescue grasslands, aspen groves, and the remains of the former Glenbow community. Along the way, you'll pass the …

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6.96 km

Bow River

Highlight • River

This section of the riverside path along the Bow River offers a quiet place to pause beside the water. A bench here looks out over the broad river as it …

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7.01 km

River Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The River Avenue Bridge is a truss bridge that spans about 200 meters over the Bow River, carrying pedestrians over the waterway with scenic views below.

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12.8 km

Bow River Trail (near east end)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

North of here, the trail veers away from the river and comes to an end on 1st Street. To the south, it meanders along the river past the Bow RiversEdge Campground, continuing all the way to Riverfront Park and beyond.

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16.6 km

Cochrane Ranche Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic site is built on the original location of Senator Matthew Henry Cochrane’s 1881 ranch. The area has hiking trails, seasonal washrooms, fire pits, and picnic area.

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