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4.3 miles
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:32:37
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
5,086 ft
Altitude min
5,131 ft
Altitude max
5,123 ft
Altitude start
5,118 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
4,777 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:32:37
Avg time
Bow River Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaBanff National Park
Lake Louise, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
An easy scenic loop trail along the river. Great for kids or people new to biking, this trail has very little elevation change and no steep grades but offers great views and pleasant slow speed biking. The trail is used mostly for hiking and can get busy; there are a few blind corners, so it is not great for riding fast on. However, as an easy introduction to mountain biking it is a nice short loop.
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Can be picked up at many of the road crossings, but the best easy parking is at the train station.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 25, 2026
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Nearby Trails
- Lake Louise Tramline 243 ft
- Pipestone Trail 3,402 ft
- Tramline Connector 4,255 ft
- Louise Creek Trail 4,396 ft
- Moraine Lake Road 2 miles
Banff National Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bow River Loop
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Where is Bow River Loop located?
Bow River Loop is located in Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.42839, -116.1894.
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How hard is Bow River Loop?
Bow River Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Bow River Loop?
Bow River Loop has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,086 ft to 5,131 ft.
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How long is Bow River Loop?
Bow River Loop is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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