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Bow River Trail – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Banff

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Bow River Trail – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Banff

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Bow River Trail – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Banff

01:38

26.9km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 km

Vermilion Lake Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3.35 km

Vermilion Lakes

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful spot just outside of Banff. Great for bike rides, hikes, paddles, etc...

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5.19 km

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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12.2 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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24.1 km

Bow Falls Viewpoint

Highlight • Waterfall

steep, stony hiking trail from the parking lot at the Surprise Corner almost to the river bank

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24.9 km

Canyon Creek Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Located on the GDMBR, a short distance past the Park Information office, which has WIFI

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25.4 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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26.0 km

Banff Sign

Highlight • Monument

The Banff lettering, a great photo motif and a great memory.

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26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

9.44 km

1.67 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

6.65 km

1.37 km

478 m

226 m

111 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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