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Bow River trail

Near Seebe · Bow Valley Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 54 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Bow River trail is a 3.7 km out and back trail near Seebe in Bow Valley Provincial Park. It runs 1.9 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,283 m and 1,288 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 60 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a campground. Much of the route follows Bow River. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
3.7km
1.9 km each way
Elevation gain
10m
Estimated time
60min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,288m
Lowest point
1,283m

Elevation profile

1,283 m to 1,288 m
1,2881,283 0 km1.9 km

Highest point 1,288 m, lowest 1,283 m, 10 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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.

Along the way

  1. 0.0 kmDrinking water
  2. 0.2 kmDrinking water
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  4. 0.3 kmDrinking water
  5. 0.4 kmDrinking water
  6. 0.5 kmDrinking water
  7. 0.5 kmDrinking water
  8. 0.6 kmDrinking water
  9. 0.7 kmDrinking water
  10. 0.8 kmDrinking water
  11. 0.9 kmDrinking water
  12. 1.0 kmDrinking water

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0866° N, 115.0915° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 16 trails in Bow Valley Provincial Park

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