A map showing the canyon route, the canyon bypass and the high trail which has a steep start and even steeper finish down to a campsite. When water levels are reasonable, we prefer the canyon bypass despite a bit of stream hopping.
Canmore and Bow Valley
Describes the Parking lot for Exshaw Creek and the trail along the east bank that doubles in part as a mountain bike trail called Prospector.
Looking for early-season hiking? Try the Yamnuska Natural Area, a nature lovers paradise less than an hours drive from Calgary. In Gill’s opinion, it far exceeds in interest the nearby Bow Valley Provincial Park.
The town of Canmore has produced a double-sided trail map, useful for everyone from first time visitors to long-time residents. The map shows all paved pathways and major gravel/natural surfaced trails throughout the town core and along the flanks of Canmore’s surrounding peaks.
A new mountain bike trail has appeared along the section of McConnell Ridge north of Barrier Lookout. This aesthetically-routed trail makes an excellent loop out of the boring Quaite Valley-Jewell Pass trail.
