Bow River Loop

Near Bearspaw · Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Easy · Loop

Trail score 45 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bow River Loop is a 3.0 km loop trail near Bearspaw in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. It is close to flat, staying between 1,101 m and 1,123 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.4 km. At the end of the route a 1.8 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.0km
Elevation gain: 25m
Estimated time: 50min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,123m
Lowest point: 1,101m

Elevation profile

1,101 m to 1,123 m

Highest point 1,123 m, lowest 1,101 m, 25 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 7% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1541° N, 114.3780° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 11 trails in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30