Bow River Trail – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Tunnel Mountain Village 1

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Canada

Alberta

Bow River Trail – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Tunnel Mountain Village 1

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Bow River Trail – Bow Falls Viewpoint loop from Tunnel Mountain Village 1

01:30

26.5km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Banff

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The construction of the transcontinental railroad by the CPR was instrumental in the development of Banff. The railway facilitated the access of tourists to the region, which promoted the construction of hotels and other tourist infrastructure.

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The Great Divide

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Bow River Trail

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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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6.95 km

Banff Avenue

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Banff Avenue is the lively main street in the town of Banff, known for its shops, restaurants, and galleries. It offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and is the …

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9.08 km

Bow Falls Viewpoint

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

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9.22 km

Bow River Falls

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Beautiful vantage point to the rapids of the Bow River.

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12.4 km

Bow River Golf Course Loop

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This round behind the Bow River golf course is well worth it. It is breathtakingly beautiful and almost nothing is going on.

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21.8 km

Arts In Nature Trail

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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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