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Bow Valley Parkway30 km Lake Louise to Castle JunctionSTARTING POINTS:Castle Junction or Lake Louise

Beginning in Lake Louise or Castle Junction, the Bow ValleyParkway winds its way through orest with open views othe Bow River and impressive peaks such as Mount emple.

Tis active wildlie corridor oers many interpretive exhibits,trailheads or hiking and picnic areas. Amenities are availableat Castle Junction, Baker Creek, and in Lake Louise.

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Bow River Loop7.1 km loopSTARTING POINTS: Lake Louise Campgroundor Bow River Bridge opposite Lake Louise train station

Moraine Lake Road15 km one waySTARTING POINT: Moraine Lake Roado Lake Louise Drive

Icefelds Parkway48 km, Lake Louise to Bow SummitSTARTING POINT:Lake Louise Visitor Ino Centre

Moraine Lake 9.3 km one waySTARTING POINT: Smalon right, 2.5 km up Mor

Tis beautiul riverside trail is a short, easy ride that ollows bothsides o the Bow River. Te Bow River Loop is ideal or amiliesor beginner riders and can be shortened by cutting across any othe bridges along the way.

Climb your way up to Moraine Lake via Moraine Lake Road,which oers superb views o the amous Valley o the enPeaks. Tis road is best cycled early or late in the day when cartrac is lower.

Rated one o the worlds great scenic highways by NationalGeographic, the Iceelds Parkway is a journey throughexpansive mountain wilderness, ancient glaciers, sweeping

valleys and mountain lakes o every shade o blue. Popularstops include Crowoot Glacier, Bow Lake and Peyto Lakenear Bow Summit. Multi-day options include continuingnorth towards the Columbia Iceeld and Jasper. Amenitiesare available at historic Num-i-Jah Lodge.

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Ross Lake7.3 km one waySTARTING POINT: Behind theChateau Lake Louise sta residences

Tis singletrack trail begins near Lake Louise and takes you

through sub-alpine orest to Ross Lake, a small lake nestledagainst an impressive rock wall in Yoho National Park.It isprimarily an intermediate trail with a ew short advancedsections, and can be ridden out and back again or as a loop whenconnected with the Great Divide.

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Bike FestJune

Five hundred cyclists romWestern Canada and the US willparticipate in ve competitiveevents and two amily-riendlyraces. Youd be hard pressed to nda more spectacular setting!

RBC GranFondo BanAugust

RBC GranFondo Ban will seecyclists o all skill levels ollow abeautiully scenic 142 km routearound Canadas iconic RockyMountains, starting and nishingin the picturesque town o Ban.

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Visit BanLakeLouise.com or more inormationon these and other events.

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Ban Legacy Trail(East/West) 26 kmSTARTING POINTS: Valleyview Picnic Area, CascadePonds, Vermilion Lakes, East end o Ban Avenue

Lake Minnewanka Road13.1 km loopSTARTING POINTS: Cascade Ponds, LakeMinnewanka Day-use Area, or the Ban Legacy Trail

Tunnel Mountain Drive10.7 km loopSTARTING POINT: Central Park ParkingLot, west end o Bualo Street

Tunnel Bench Loop5.7 kmSTARTING POINTS: Hoodoos LookoutParking Lot or Tunnel Mountain Campground

The Toe7.9 kmSTARTING POINTS: Hoodoos Parking Lotor Tunnel Mountain Campground

Lake Minnewanka Trail24.9 km one waySTARTING POINT: Lake MinnewankaDay-use Area, kiosk at ar end o Picnic Area

Bow Falls Hoodoos Trail4.3 km one waySTARTING POINTS: Hoodoos Parking Lotor Surprise Corner Parking Lot

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With 26 kilometres o paved trails and roadways, breathtakingviews and picnic areas along the way, the Ban Legacy rail is asuperb option or amilies and cyclists o all levels o experience.

From the own o Ban, the Ban Legacy rail providescyclists with two options: heading East toward the BanNational Park gates, a route which parallels the ransCanadaHighway and spectacular Mount Rundle, or heading Westalong Vermilion Lakes to link up with the Bow Valley Parkway.

I youre up or panoramic views and some un hills, the LakeMinnewanka Road is a great option. Tis two-lane road is thegateway to many popular attractions, including Cascade Ponds,Bankhead, wo Jack Lake, Johnson Lake and, o course, LakeMinnewanka. Connect this ride with unnel Mountain Driveor a truly exhilarating route.

unnel Mountain Drive is an intermediate road biking option thatcontours the Sleeping Bualoo unnel Mountain and oersgreat views due to its elevation.Tis ride can be accessed right romBualo Street in Ban beore it begins to climb around the backsideo unnel Mountain.o extend this outstanding ride urther,connect with the Ban L egacy rail or Lake Minnewanka Road.

One o Bans most popular rid es, the unnel Bench Loopcontours the top o unnel Mountain and oers antastic viewso Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain. Great or all levels,this entry-level singletrack can be ridden in either direction.Some vertical exposure provides a bit o excitement, which iseasily averted by walking your bike. Extend your ride by linkingthis trail with Te oe or the Bow Falls Hoodoos rail.

Te oe is a winding, narrow single-track that eaturesexceptional views and an exhilarating mix o challenging andexposed technical terrain or intermediate and advanced riders.It oers a great extension to the unnel Bench Loop and canbe ridden in any direction.

A local avourite,the Lake Minnewanka rail skirts along thescenic shoreline o Ban National Parks largest lake.Tis narrowsingletrack is punctuated by some technical sections that are sureto get your heart pumping.

Important Note:Due to wildlie activity, bikes are not permittedon this trail between July 10 and September 15

For incredible views o Mount Rundle and the Bow River,take the Bow Falls Hoodoo rail, which oers riders somechallenging climbing and descending. Tis short singletrackcan be ridden in both directions, but is best ridden rom Northto South. Connect this trail with the unnel Bench Loop or alonger ride.

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Ban National Park eatures some o Canadas most scenicroadways and trails, making it an exciting destination toexplore on two wheels. Te Biking CLASSICS eatured in thisguide will take you through beautiul sub-alpine orest, next tosparkling waters o glacier-ed lakes and under iconic peaks.

While there are seemingly limitless options to enjoy, theserides are considered classicsand not to be missed. Cyclistso all kinds, rom those content to pedal along scenic roads

to mountain enthusiasts eager to tackle a rocky, root-ladensingletrack, will surely be inspired. Go out or a quick spin orpack up your panniers or a longer tour; theres a perect bikeride awaiting you in Canadas fagship national park.

For More InormationAdditional inormation on biking, bike rentals andother activities in Ban National Park can be ound atBanLakeLouise.com. For up to the minute road and trailconditions, visit our Visitor Inormation Centres in Banor Lake Louise.

Bow Valley Par31 km Ban to Castle JSTARTING POINTS: Tran

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Beginning in Ban, the Boway through orest with opimpressive peaks such as Ccorridor oers many interphiking, picnic areas and camat Castle Junction, locatedand Ban. Te entire Bowoutstanding roundtrip rom

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