Pathway along the Bow River – View of Rundle Forebay loop from Canmore

Mountain biking trails

Canada

Alberta

Pathway along the Bow River – View of Rundle Forebay loop from Canmore

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

Pathway along the Bow River – View of Rundle Forebay loop from Canmore

01:13

14.8km

260m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.60 km

Policeman's Creek

Lake

2.79 km

Pathway along the Bow River

Highlight • Trail

The Three Sisters Pathway runs along the mighty Bow River. This section is part of the the Trans Canada Trail.

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2.85 km

Trans Canada Trail Information Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

The Trans Canada Trail Information Kiosk is a quick stop where you can check maps, local route details, and nearby trail connections before heading out. It sits right along the pathway, making it an easy spot to orient yourself, plan your next section, or take a short break. A simple but useful waypoint on this stretch of the Trans Canada Trail.

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6.41 km

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Highlight • MTB Park

The Canmore Nordic Centre is a world-class outdoor recreation facility originally built for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Today, it serves as a popular destination for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, fat biking, and other outdoor activities. The centre features over 100 kilometers of trails designed for a variety of skill levels, ranging from easy loops to technical singletrack.

Trails like the Meadow Loop are also suitable for adaptive biking, they are smooth and wide, making them ideal for handcycles or recumbent bikes.

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10.3 km

View of Rundle Forebay

Highlight • Lake

A great place to stop alongside the water for a break. Enjoy the stunning views of the neighboring peaks past Rundle Forebay.

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10.3 km

View of the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a short walk from Spray Lakes Road, you’ll reach a rocky shoreline with open views toward Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, where ski and biking trails wind across the lower slopes. From here, you can clearly see how the park sits beneath the rugged front ranges of the Rockies.

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