Bow River Pathway

Near Calgary · Fish Creek Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 21 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bow River Pathway is a 24.0 km out and back trail near Calgary in Fish Creek Provincial Park. It runs 12.0 km each way. The route gains 94 m in total and tops out at 1,037 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes many mapped trail junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.5 km and 10.8 km. The map also shows seven separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Bow River. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length: 24.0km; 12.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 94m
Estimated time: 6h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,037m
Lowest point: 1,010m

Elevation profile

1,010 m to 1,037 m

Highest point 1,037 m, lowest 1,010 m, 94 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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, Mountain biking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash), Paved
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.9405° N, 114.0118° 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 5 trails in Fish Creek Provincial Park

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