Bow Falls/ Hoodoos Trail

Banff, Alberta, Canada

The Bow Falls / Hoodoos Trail can be ridden either direction. It is a short singletrack trail which takes you down towards Bow Falls, or up from the falls to the second Tunnel Mountain parking lot located on Tunnel Mountain Road. It’s a great trail for families to enjoy.

Expect incredible views of the surrounding mountains and the river below, along with a short exposed ridge section on Tunnel. The trail is well marked; just follow the orange arrows.

I recommend riding the trail from the Tunnel Mountain Rd. parking lot, down towards Bow Falls, ending at “Surprise Corner” which offers some incredible views of Fairmont Banff Springs. This option is much easier than having to ride up a short, but steep, section on the east end of the trail - this section is very short and can be easily walked if beyond your ability to ride up or descend.

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Trail Stats

Distance: 4.4 km
Time: 30 min - 1 hr
Elevation Gain: 90 m
Elevation Loss: 102 m
Min Elevation: 1,360 m
Max Elevation: 1,446 m
Technical Rating: Intermediate
Physical Rating: Easy
Season: June - October
Permit Required: Yes (Park Pass)

Trail Location

Trailhead: The trailhead is located on Tunnel Mountain Road at the second parking lot. When riding/driving from town the parking lot is located on your right-hand side. Park and look for the singletrack trail heading west from the carpark. Orange arrows point in the direction of the trail; there is a trail map 100 metres west of the parking lot to help get you oriented.

GPS: N51 11.369 W115 31.938 (TH)

Downloads

Map: purchase the book
GPS Map (GPX): click here
Google Earth: click here
BVMBA: click here
Trail Report: click here

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

Buy your Banff trail guide:
Bow Valley Mountain Bike Trail Guide
 
  • Dynocridds

    Trail in awsome condition. WARNING came across the mother black bear with the 2 cubs on the first step downhill section. Went back up the hill and left them to it and did the blue tunnel loop instead. Great evening bike ride. Mark 

    • http://www.bikepirate.com Peter Oprsal

      Thanks for the update Mark! I’ve posted this on our Trail Report page as well to alert others. Cheers!



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