more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-219 ft
Descent
00:11:50
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
3,698 ft
Altitude min
3,817 ft
Altitude max
3,817 ft
Altitude start
3,698 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
5,052 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,116 ft
Distance flat
00:11:50
Avg time

Bowbend Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
    Cochrane, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    RD, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Family friendly, multi use paved pathway in the Glenbow Ranch provincial park. The Bowbend name is taken from the Glenbow ranch naming for this segment of path. This trail is a segment of the Great Trail (Sentier TransCanadien) also. (see links below for Great Trail and Glenbow Ranch)

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 22 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 74 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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      Cochrane 40 km ride
      13 miles • 907 ft • 7 •
      40 km out and back with good elevation to start and nice views.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bowbend located?
      Bowbend is located in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.16832, -114.41331.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bowbend?
      Bowbend has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,698 ft to 3,817 ft.
      ▼ Is Bowbend a point to point trail?
      Bowbend is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Bowbend?
      Bowbend is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bowbend?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bowbend. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bowbend? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bowbend are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bowbend?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Bowbend. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bowbend?
      Bowbend is a moderately popular trail. There have been 476 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 580 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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