Bower Woods Trail

Near Red Deer · Red Deer

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bower Woods Trail is a 6.7 km out and back trail near Red Deer. It runs 3.4 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 870 m and 889 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It passes 11 mapped trail junctions. Much of the route follows Piper Creek. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 6.7km; 3.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 38m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 889m
Lowest point: 870m

Elevation profile

870 m to 889 m

Highest point 889 m, lowest 870 m, 38 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 5% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2328° N, 113.8137° 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 23 trails in Red Deer

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