A riverside stroll, with beautiful mountain backdrops🌉🏔️

The Canmore Engine Bridge (best done through the Bow River Loop trail) is a classic Canmore spot. The bridge is a historic 1891 CPR iron bridge, which looks very old world. From the bridge and the riverside paths, the scenery is beautiful! You get views of the Rundles, Ha Ling, and the Three Sisters. It's also right on the edge of downtown Canmore, so super easy to walk to from any downtown location too.

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🏔️ TRAIL STATS & DETAILS (for Bow River loop)

• Best Seasons: All Seasons

• Distance: 2.1 km

• Trail Type: Loop

• Elevation Gain: 64 m

• Max Elevation (altitude): 1310 m

• Bike Friendly?: Yes

• Dog Friendly?: Yes (on leash)

• Trailhead Toilets?: Yes (Here)

• Parking: Paid Parking

• Parks Pass: No Parks Pass Required

• Technical Notes: Though an easy trail, it's a steep start. So if you are coming in winter, dont forget your microspikes. Unless you feel like falling over 10 times of course...

🚗Directions to trailhead: Google Maps

(Plan B parking if first lot is full: Google Maps)

🗺️AllTrails route: Bow River Loop (suggestion only)

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✨ TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS - Why you should go

• Super close and walkable from downtown Canmore and highly accessible

• Crossing the historic 1891 CPR Engine Bridge, an iconic piece of Canmore's coal mining history

• As some of you may recognize - this exact bridge was used as a filming location in 'The Last of Us' series

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🏕️ CAMPING OPTIONS

• Campsite On Trail?: No

• Close Camp Recommendation: Wapiti Campground

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✅ TIPS FROM DEV, LINKS & SAFETY

• Don't let the downtown proximity fool you. The Bow River is a highly active wildlife corridor. Elk, deer, and coyotes frequently use this area, and bears occasionally wander through as well. Always keep your dog on a leash and give wildlife plenty of space. And bring bear spray to be extra safe.

• See Alberta Parks for the latest Kananaskis Park trail conditions.