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Bow River Loop
This interpretive trail leads through a rich riparian zone of the Bow River.
Plan Around Bow River Loop
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Bow River Loop Details
From this interpretive trail, you'll walk through a rich riparian zone of the Bow River, the waters of which traverse across prairies to the Hudson Bay, some 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) downstream of Lake Louise. The trailhead for this hike is found in the parking lot opposite of the Lake Louise train station (a restaurant).
Difficulty
Low
Distance
7.1 km
Estimated time
2 hrs
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bow River Loop
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