Town of Banff

Bow Falls Trail

• Stairs and railings on the Bow Falls Trail let you get a good, safe look at the rapids above the pounding cascade of Bow Falls Photo: Randall McKay

  Bow River bridge to Bow Falls: 1.2 km, 10 m elevation gain (20 – 25 mins.)
• Clifftop section is closed in winter
• No bicycles on clifftop section
  

Separate trails for pedestrians and cyclists meander along the south shore of the river and past roaring rapids before climbing up above Bow Falls. Bicycles are not permitted on the clifftop section.

Several classic Hollywood films of the 1950s depicted famous movie stars being swept over Bow Falls, including Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum... even the son of Lassie.

Access:

• Central Park
• Recreation Grounds
• Bow Falls Viewpoint

Connects to:

• Cave and Basin Trail
• Upper Hot Springs Trail
• Spray River Loop