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Bow Valley Parkway
A solid 120-kilometer (75-mile) ride awaits on this route.
Plan Around Bow Valley Parkway
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Bow Valley Parkway Details
Starting on either the Trans-Canada Highway, 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) west of the Mt. Norquay overpass, or off of the Banff Legacy Trail, this route is considered a classic, rising and falling as it makes it way through the Bow Valley, past Castle Junction and even beyond Lake Louise. Head right back from where you came for a solid 120-kilometer (75-mile) ride. Something to keep you amused during the long ride is keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife - sightings are very common on this route. 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:** out and back **Difficulty** Moderate **Distance**: 120 kilometers roundtrip (74.6 miles)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bow Valley Parkway
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Bow Valley Parkway
Bicyclists will join motorists on the Bow Valley Parkway for this ride, so use caution.
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The Toe
Whether you're looking for a ride with climbs, descents, or challenges of all sorts, The Toe is for you.
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Castle Cliffs
Be inspired by Castle Cliffs, just as artists from around the world are. North of Storm Mountain, the views from Castle Cliffs of Castle Mountain are incredible
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Castle Junction
Castle Junction is known as the Gateway to the Bow Valley Parkway
