Town of Banff

Bow River Trail

• Just a few steps away from downtown Banff, enjoy the placid waters of the Bow River and the inspiring mountain vistas beyond Photo: Randall Mckay

  Central Park to Fenland Trail: .9 km, no elevation gain (10 – 15 mins.)
• Central Park to Surprise Corner Viewpoint: 1.4 km, 20 m elevation gain  (25 – 30  mins.)
  

This quiet riverside trail, mostly paved, is only a few steps away from downtown. Plenty of benches allow you to take in the views or enjoy a picnic lunch.

Bow River Trail is wheelchair-friendly from the Muskrat Street access to the northwest end of this trail.

Access:

• Parking lot at Central Park
• Parking lot at Surprise Corner Viewpoint
• Street parking where permitted near the Bow River

Connects to:

• Fenland Trail
• Surprise Corner viewpoint
• Townsite Lower and Upper Loops
• Hoodoos Trail
• Tunnel Mountain Trail