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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
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanmore Nordic Centre
Canmore, Alberta -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 5 in Mountain Biking
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Winter only trail
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This is a XC ski trail in the winter, but makes a great way to connect singletrack in the summer.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 17 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 48 rides
- Last: Aug 17, 2020
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Directions to bow trailhead
(51.100780, -115.395210)
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Jan 19, 2012 , Canmore
Routes with this trail
27 miles • 2,524 ft • 18 • Loop •
Park at Nordic center and ride up to Goat creek or shuttle if you have friends, downhill all the way to !...
Grizzly MTB Marathon - Leg 1 Archived
9 miles • 769 ft • 2 • Race •
Leg 1 of the Grizzly MTB Marathon course at the Canmore Nordic Centre
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bow
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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