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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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4.7

(3)

40

runners

Bow River Trail – Bow Falls loop from Banff

00:50

8.04km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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 …

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2

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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3

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 …

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4

6.29 km

The Great Divide

Highlight • Mountain Pass

B

8.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

1.52 km

318 m

246 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

1.21 km

1.06 km

442 m

271 m

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