Best Bike Trails For All

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Canmore is a haven for biking enthusiasts. The town offers diverse biking options, from scenic family rides to challenging mountain trails. With a welcoming community, Canmore caters to all skill levels. Discover the best trails and make the most of your biking adventure in this cycling paradise.

Mountain Biking Trails

1. Canmore Nordic Centre: Ideal for beginners to advanced riders, this center features well-maintained trails with a mix of easy and intermediate routes. Rentals and lessons are available at Trail Sports.
2. Highline Trail: Perfect for experienced riders, this trail offers a challenging climb and a thrilling descent with stunning mountain views.
3. Montane Traverse and Reclaimer Trail: Popular among advanced riders, offering technical challenges and beautiful scenery.
4. Cloudline Trail: A new cross-country multi-use trail completed in 2023, ideal for intermediate bikers. It runs between Three Sisters Creek and Stewart Creek and takes about 40 minutes to complete.
5. Goat Creek Trail: A 20-kilometer moderate trail starting at the Goat Creek Day Use Area, suitable for most skill levels but may be challenging for beginners due to elevation changes and rocky sections.

Road Biking Trails

1. Legacy Trail: A 22-kilometer paved pathway connecting Canmore to Banff, offering stunning views of the Bow River and surrounding mountains. Suitable for all skill levels and great for families.
2. Bow Valley Trail (1A): From Banff to Lake Louise, this route features scenic windy sections and potential wildlife sightings. Best enjoyed during seasonal summer closures.
3. Highwood Pass: A challenging 78-kilometer route from the beginning of Hwy 40 to the top of the pass, offering breathtaking views of Spray Lakes. Ideal for experienced riders, best ridden before June 15th to avoid summer traffic.
4. Smith Dorrien Trail: Suitable for gravel bikes, this trail goes from the Canmore Nordic Centre to Spray Lakes and can extend to Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. One-way distance is about 90 kilometers.

Family-Friendly Biking Trails

1. Bow River Loop: An easy, flat, hard-pack trail following the Bow River with beautiful mountain views. Suitable for riders of all ages.
2. Canmore Recreation Centre Loop: Located near the town center, this short loop offers a mix of paved and gravel paths, perfect for families with young children.