Bow Glacier Falls Trail runs along the shores of the glacial-fed Bow Lake, featuring stunning panoramic views of its headwaters. This is a wonderful …
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Sep 21, 2022
All the hikes we done in British Columbia over the 3 weeks this September it has to be my favourite one. Just something about it, different terrain during the hike, steady ascent but not too diffic… Full review by Danusia P
Sep 12, 2022
Pleasant walk approx 1 1/2 hours each way, takes you to the base for of the waterfall. Most the route around the lake is flat, but then it is a challenging steep path up. Underfoot is a little loose … Full review by Levy835
Sep 7, 2022
We did this hike in first week of September. Being a novice hiker we were able to do this hike in 3.5 hrs while stopping to take lot pictures of beautiful views all throughout the trail. Its advisabl… Full review by 407nupurd
For anyone who has hiked the Bow Glacier Falls trail and the Bow Summit Lookout trail, is there one you prefer? I'm trying to decide between the two when I visit in early October. Thanks for your input!
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I did both, and enjoyed it, over the course of a day. The falls trail was beautiful and tranquil in the morning. We went all the way to the falls. As we enjoy feeling the power of the glacier melt, …
I did both, and enjoyed it, over the course of a day. The falls trail was beautiful and tranquil in the morning. We went all the way to the falls. As we enjoy feeling the power of the glacier melt, it was great to walk all the way up to the drop. The Peyto Lake lookout would probably suffice to see Peyto lake and the valley. It just depends on how high you want to hike. We hiked up from the tourist lookout. The trail bends right as you leave the boardwalk. It is well worth seeing. The Bow Summit would just be going higher up. Only reason to do it is if you like elevation and enjoy a more strenuous hike. Hope that helps.
My husband is 85 and I am 81. He walks with a cane and rather slow. Can we hike on that trail. And if not, what can we do in about 4 hours of an afternoon? .
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I hope that this response is not to late and you have already been there, The question just popped into my inbox. The lake is still very pretty to visit and much can be seen from flat …
I hope that this response is not to late and you have already been there, The question just popped into my inbox. The lake is still very pretty to visit and much can be seen from flat ground with an easy walk. Lots of photo opportunities just in that short walk. There is a little shop there(closed when we were therebecause still to early in the season). It is extremely pretty in the summer.
Hi, im hoping to do this trail with a group of friends for my birthday this Sunday(March 26) just curious if this trail is okay to go on this time of year?
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Hi there....Parks Canada official position is that most of the hiking trails in that area are recommended to hike from July to September. I hiked in October and it was just fine …
Hi there....Parks Canada official position is that most of the hiking trails in that area are recommended to hike from July to September. I hiked in October and it was just fine although I could see how it would be a bit mushy and slippery if you started to ascend the trail. However why not call the NumTiJah Lodge (which is at the tip of Bow Lake) to ask them about the conditions...they are extremely helpful. Here is their number:(403) 522-2167. Have an amazing hike!
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