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Bow River Trail – Bow Falls loop from Banff

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Bow River Trail – Bow Falls loop from Banff

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Bow River Trail – Bow Falls loop from Banff

00:50

8.05km

30m

Running

Moderate run. 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

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Banff National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

Bow River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Along the Bow River, from the train tracks to almost the Surprise Corner or the Bow Falls, there is a beautiful trail, the Bow River Sidewalk. To pause there are benches here and there. Many locals picnicking or walking the dog. It is a beautiful walk and most of it is paved.

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4.00 km

Bow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Walk along the Bow River to the Bow River Falls lookout point. There you'll have a good view of the rapids. The trail is signposted.

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4.85 km

Arts In Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Banff's latest art show isn't in a gallery, it's on the Bow River. This is part of nature. Starting at Banff Park Museum along the Bow River Trail, across the footbridge towards Bow Falls and then across the new Nancy Pauw Bridge back to Central Park. The event will run until September 30th, 2023 and will hopefully be repeated. Well done.

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6.29 km

The Great Divide

Highlight • Mountain Pass

8.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

1.39 km

606 m

334 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

1.25 km

890 m

483 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

22°C

9°C

78 %

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