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Start of Grotto Canyon Trail loop from Lac des Arcs

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Start of Grotto Canyon Trail loop from Lac des Arcs

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5.0

(2)

8

hikers

Start of Grotto Canyon Trail loop from Lac des Arcs

00:41

2.39km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bow Valley Provincial Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.15 km

View of Grotto Canyon and Bow River

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This is where the trail gets interesting as it joins the Grotto Canyon. There's a panoramic view of Hwy 1 and Hwy 1A with the CP Rail line in the middle.

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2

2.35 km

Start of Grotto Canyon Trail

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The name is strange. Start: maybe the start to a beautiful trail through a narrow canyon with a small river and a waterfall at the end.

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B

2.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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