River

Near Canmore · Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

The Three Sisters reflected in Policeman Creek. Photo by Jakub Fryš, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trail score 70 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

River is a 7.3 km out and back trail near Canmore in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. It runs 3.7 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,303 m and 1,311 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It passes 10 mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing and a viewpoint. Much of the route follows Bow River. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.3km; 3.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 8m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,311m
Lowest point: 1,303m

Elevation profile

1,303 m to 1,311 m

Highest point 1,311 m, lowest 1,303 m, 8 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% 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

2.3 kmStream crossing
2.9 kmStream crossing
3.1 kmStream crossing
3.6 kmViewpointAt 3.6 km

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0863° N, 115.3645° 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 41 trails in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

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