Heart Creek – Mount Lougheed Viewpoint loop from Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

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Heart Creek – Mount Lougheed Viewpoint loop from Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

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Heart Creek – Mount Lougheed Viewpoint loop from Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

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50.4km

1,320m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.2 km for 135 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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9.63 km

Heart Creek

Highlight • River

Flowing through a narrow limestone canyon, Heart Creek is the centrepiece of Heart Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It was named after the nearby Heart Mountain, which features a distinctive heart-shaped layer of limestone visible near its summit.

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25.2 km

Kananaskis River Crossing

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In order to reach the trails to Mount Lorette and Mary Barclay's Mountain you will need to cross the Kananaskis River. Depending on the water level this can be difficult …

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30.5 km

Golden Eagle Observation Site, Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you not only have a beautiful view of the Kananaskis River, but also the opportunity to observe birds of prey. In spring and autumn, counts of the passing golden …

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50.2 km

Mount Lougheed Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint is an excellent spot for an unobstructed view of the mountain’s triple summit towering above the Bow Valley. From here, you can see the contours of Lougheed’s rugged faces and appreciate its prominence among the surrounding peaks.

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