Bow River Pathway

About this trail

Bow River Pathway is a 4.0 km out and back trail near Artists View Park West in Bowness Park. It runs 2.0 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,070 m and 1,106 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Bush Party at 1.7 km, and passes seven other mapped junctions. At 1.7 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 1,106 m, lowest 1,070 m, 35 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.1 kmShelter
2. 0.7 kmShelter
3. 0.9 kmDrinking water
4. 0.9 kmShelter
5. 0.9 kmDrinking water
6. 1.0 kmWater TapDrinking water
7. 1.0 kmShelter
8. 1.1 kmShelter
9. 1.1 kmShelter
10. 1.2 kmShelter
11. 1.3 kmShelter

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
• River or creek

Rankings

• 5in Best wheelchair friendly trails in Calgary
• 5in Best wheelchair friendly trails near Cochrane
• 6in Best wheelchair friendly trails in the Calgary area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0974° N, 114.2140° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Bush PartyEasy · 3.9 km · 99 m gain · 1.3 km away
• MTB: Muscle HamsterEasy · 3.3 km · 101 m gain · 1.8 km away
• NeedatowieEasy · 2.5 km · 91 m gain · 1.9 km away
• MTB: Lazer FadeEasy · 1.2 km · 70 m gain · 1.9 km away
• MTB: SafariEasy · 1.5 km · 69 m gain · 1.9 km away
• MTB: Lemon OrchardEasy · 2.3 km · 64 m gain · 2.1 km away