D. Volkers Parks Canada P. Zizka Banff Area in the Biking Trails Mountain these activities. Park inCalgary, where there are designatedtrailsfor areas BCorCanadaOlympic suchasGoldenorFernie, If yourobjectiveisfreeriding ordownhilling,pleaseconsider alpine meadows,andwildlifespecies. landscape ofruggedmountains,broad valleys,glaciers, appreciation andenjoymentofthepark’s spectacular Banff NationalParkencouragestheuseofbikesfor as possible. while keepingthepark’s naturalenvironment aspristine you plananenjoyableandsafemountainbikingexperience, typically extendsfrom MaytoOctober. Thisguidewillhelp Trails rangefrom easytodifficult andthebikingseason trails, bikingisanexcellentwaytoexplore thisspecialplace. famous nationalpark.Withmore than360kmofcycling Welcome toBanff NationalPark, • Tips: roads andpavedtrails. Be aware ofpossibleencounterswithwildlife,evenon possible. to asmuchqualityhabitatwithfewhumansurprises young andsustainahealthypopulation,wildlifeneedaccess populations inNorthAmerica.To successfullyraisetheir wolves, cougars,andtheremaining grizzly andblackbear Banff NationalParkishome towildlife,includingelk, Wildlife is safetodoso. encounters toParks Canadastaff at403-762-1470, whenit Report bear, cougar, wolf andcoyotesightings •

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April toOctober. Anabsolutemust. This three-season trailistypicallysnow-free andridablefrom Cascade Ponds,theBanff EastGateandthetownofCanmore. connects theBowValley ParkwaywiththetownofBanff, with breathtaking views,rest stopsandpicnicareas. Thetrail other outdoorenthusiasts,29kmofpavedtrailsandroadways The Banff LegacyTrail offers cyclists,runners,roller skiersand and Fireside day-useareas oreastendofBanff Avenue Trailheads: Valleyview, CascadePonds,Vermilion Lakes 29 kmoneway campers, elk,deerandcoyotes. are manyplacestostopand rest. Besure towatchoutforstrolling forms alargelooparound Tunnel MountainCampground. There Perfect forbeginnersandchildren, this simple,packedgraveltrail Trailhead: Tunnel MountainCampground 6.4 kmloop bring abikelock.Connector: trail. Sundanceispopularwithhikers.To experiencethecanyon, Canyon picnic area where you can explore a lovely creekside hiking it windsalongtheBowRiverandclimbsgentlytoSundance This pavedtrailisperfectforfamilieswithkidsandbiketrailersas Trailhead: Cave andBasinNationalHistoricSite 3.7 kmoneway Always remember topack outeverythingyoubringin. snack andenjoythedayatoneofrest stopsalongtheserides. elevation changesandoffer spectacularviews.Bringapicnicor a gentleadventure. Mostlypaved,theseeasyrideshaveminimal These trailsare great forbeginners,children, andridersseeking Family Friendly Trails (16) you makeyourwaydown,looparound onthe is fullofnaturalandbuiltfeatures withanincredible flow. Once the riderandwildlifeduringsummerberryseason.Topp Notch fall. Aseasonaltrailrestriction duringthesummerprotects both riders. LakeMinnewankatrailisbestriddenearlyspringorlate Minnewanka (12) Now, itistimeforyouradventure ride!Both Technical Adventure and alunch–don’t forgettopackouttheleftovers. renowned FairmontBanff SpringsoverBowFalls.Bringacamera of MountRundle,theBowandSprayValley, andseethe and meandersalongriversidepathways.Take inastonishingviews sustained climbsanddescents,passesthrough anopenmeadow and across from Tunnel Mountaincampground, thistrailhassome (14) Hoodoos ViewpointtoSurpriseCorner One ofthemostspectacularscenic,must-domountainridesis ScenicRoutes and wildlife. While riding,stayalert–thistrailisalsousedbyhorseriders ride, itevenhastheperfectpicnicsitenearSprayRiverbridge. through theforest hasrolling hillsandgentlecurves.Agreat family East andWest (5) If yourultimaterideincludesreflecting byariver, the RiverRides challenges you’re lookingfor. routes offer mountainscenery, flowingcurves,andallthe Are youlookingfora“bucketlist”bikingexperience?These Recommended 19 12 14 3 2 1 5 Topp Notch

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