Golf Course Drive
This looped route if perfect for a family ride.
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Golf Course Drive Details
If you want to get your family out for a ride, or take an easier ride yourself, check out the Golf Course Drive route. Start from the Bow Falls Parking Lot and cross the bridge over the Spray River. From there, the road winds along the golf course before looping back around, taking you right back to where you started. As you ride, be sure to take time to take in the scenery, including views over the Bow River and the mountain peaks all around. Be sure to follow the park's rules and regulations to make the most of your ride: be bear aware; ride on designated trails; avoid riding during extreme conditions; help preserve the trails' quality; know your limits; yield to other riders; and, of course, leave no trace. **Trail Type:** Loop **Difficulty:** Easy **Distance:** 10.9 kilometers roundtrip (6.8 miles)
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