Bowmont Park

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Located in the northwest of the City, this area offers some great riding for locals looking to get out on some fun singletrack during the week. The singletrack trails follow the Bow River and in many instances hug the escarpment. A multi-use area, one can also expect paved lanes and wide doubletrack.

The suggested loop is only one of many options available when riding the Park. It covers the park from one end to the other; which way you choose to ride it is up to you.

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Trail Stats

Distance: 9.7 km
Time: 1.5 - 2.5 hrs
Elevation Gain: 203 m
Elevation Loss: 211 m
Min Elevation: 1,059 m
Max Elevation: 1,104 m
Technical Rating: Intermediate – Advanced
Physical Rating: Moderate
Season: April - October
Permit Required: No

Trail Location

Trailhead: Take Highway 1 (16 Avenue) to Home Road. Turn North on to Home Road. Halfway up the hill turn left on to 52 Street NW (one-way). Parking is located on your right hand side.

GPS: N51 04.829 W114 09.953

Downloads

Park Map: click here
Map of Loop: click here
GPS Map (GPX): click here
Google Earth: click here
Calgary MTB Alliance website: click here
Trail Report: click here

Google Earth trail view only works if you have the program; download it here (free)

Trail information: Bowmont Park is heavily used by dog walkers, runners, residents and cyclists. Please pay attention when riding the singletrack and be respectful of other trail users in the area.

 
  • Jason Wannamaker

    Was good yesterday, tacky, but its probably getting too muddy with the rain today.

  • http://www.facebook.com/floatplanepilot Jason Wannamaker

    Most of Sideshow is dry where it is exposed to the sun. Loose and dusty. Lots of mud in the trees and bushes past the logs. Had to traverse a lot to avoid leaving ruts. Decided to take the pathway halfway through back to the car. Probably will be completely dry by next week.

    • Pete

      Thanks for the complete update Jason. We’ve updated our Trail Report page accordingly. Cheers,

  • samuelhowlett

    Went for a ride through the park last weekend, almost all of the snow is gone. Well worth a visit for those itching to get some single track in!

    • http://www.facebook.com/floatplanepilot Jason Wannamaker

      Probably still muddy down lower. Going to recon the trails tomorrow and follow up.

      • Pete

        Thanks for the update Samuel and Jason! Keep them coming.



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