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3.4 miles
Distance
556 ft
Climb
-584 ft
Descent
00:25:38
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
4,550 ft
Altitude min
4,792 ft
Altitude max
4,737 ft
Altitude start
4,708 ft
Altitude end
-0.159%
Grade
-15.584%
Grade max
17.606%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
536 ft
Distance flat
00:25:38
Avg time

Bow Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2604 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #416905 in Mountain Biking
    • #228162 in E-Biking
    • #346053 in Trail Running
    • #342019 in Hiking
    • #48021 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #107 in Nordic Skiing · Alberta [+]
    • #4,651 in Mountain Biking
    • #2,397 in E-Biking
    • #5,224 in Trail Running
    • #4,930 in Hiking
    • #1,000 in Gravel Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

This is a XC ski trail in the winter, but makes a great way to connect singletrack in the summer.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 18, 2024 @ 10:36am
Feb 18, 2024
Feb 22, 2023 @ 3:44am
Feb 22, 2023
 Very, very cold, snow was grippy but bountiful!
Mar 4, 2021 @ 9:33am
Mar 4, 2021
May 27, 2018 @ 5:37pm
May 27, 2018
 Mostly dry. A few wet spots
May 12, 2018 @ 11:19pm
May 12, 2018
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      Directions to bow trailhead (51.100780, -115.395210)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bow located?
      Bow is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.10078, -115.39521.
      ▼ How hard is Bow?
      Bow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.159%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bow?
      Bow has 556 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 584 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,550 ft to 4,792 ft.
      ▼ Is Bow a point to point trail?
      Bow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Bow?
      Bow is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Bow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ski Bow. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bow?
      Bow is a very popular trail. There have been 701 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 720 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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