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3,586 ft
Distance
-62 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
3,633 ft
Altitude min
3,695 ft
Altitude max
3,695 ft
Altitude start
3,632 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
2,700 ft
Distance down
787 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
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Glenbow 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
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74808 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13152 in Trail Running
    • #39470 in Hiking
  • 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

This is a family-friendly paved path through Glenbow Ranch provincial park. The name of segment is taken from the provincial park map. This is also a segment of the Great Trail (Sentier TransCanadien) and continues east to the Calgary city limits along the Bow River. See links for Glenbow Ranch and Great Trail below.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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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 About Glenbow

        ▼ Where is Glenbow located?
        Glenbow 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 51.15697, -114.37374.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glenbow?
        The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,633 ft to 3,695 ft.
        ▼ Is Glenbow a point to point trail?
        Glenbow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ How long is Glenbow?
        Glenbow is 3,586 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glenbow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Glenbow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Glenbow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Glenbow are:
        • July (13 activities)
        • June (11 activities)
        • May (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Glenbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glenbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Glenbow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Glenbow. The trail is 3,586 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Glenbow?
        Glenbow is a very popular trail. There have been 959 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,331 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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