Bow Peak Trail

Sign up begins at 8:30pm (Sept 1st)
Bow Peak Trail is an adventurous hike along the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93 north) with a large river crossing and stunning views of surrounding peaks and lakes! It has been on my bucket list for a long time now!

You must bring water shoes or some type of full strap on sandals for the river crossing (50-100 feet wide). And shorts. Poles recommended. Small towel to dry feet.

This is what you can expect:
Forest walk with fallen trees
Bow River crossing knee to thigh deep (50-100 feet wide)(must have water shoes) (poles & shorts recommended)
3 or 4 smaller river crossings
Trial up to Crowfoot Pass
Large boulder field scramble (steep)
Hike up to the summit with amazing views
Descent down a fun scree gully
And back down to the pass, across the river and through the forest to end the adventure!

• Distance: 14km
• Elevation gain: 1070m
• Time: 6-8 hour hike
• Physical Difficulty: hard, river crossing, steep boulder field, scree
• Number of hikers: 6-8
• We will be out for the whole day!
• 2 hour drive each way

If you sign up, but cannot attend, please remove your name from the list by 10am Friday. If you cancel anytime after 10:00am Friday or don’t show up (without contacting me) you will be marked as a “no show”. This is visible to other organizers and may affect your chances of attending other hikes.

Waitlist
A waitlist has been created. You must answer question(s). I will add attendees at my own discretion.

Meet up time and location:
6:30am Shouldice Park and Ride Lot (we will carpool from here)

Weather/cancellations:
Please check Meetup on morning of hike for additional instructions and/or possible cancellation due to weather.

Directions to the Bow Peak Trailhead
From Lake Louise, take the Icefields Parkway (north towards Jasper) and turn-around at the Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint – roughly 5.5mi north of Mosquito Creek Hostel turn-off. Go 0.6mi south to a slight gravel pullout on the right-hand side of the road.

Carpooling:
Suggested gas contribution: $25. per person.

Gear:
Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
Water shoes (for river crossing) required*
Shorts (for deep river crossing)
Poles (for river crossing)
Rock gloves (boulder field)
Gaiters
Spikes (possible snow/ice higher up)
Bear spray
Lunch & snacks
Drinking water
Layers for wind, rain, snow, heat
Bag for muddy boots and gear if a passenger
Change of socks/footwear for ride home
Hat /Touque
Mitts
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Light pad to sit on

Descriptive website links: (including photos)
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/bow-peak-trail
http://bobspirko.ca/Hiking/BowPeak/BowPeak.html
https://www.10adventures.com/scrambling/banff-national-park/bow-peak-scramble/

Disclaimer:
You are fully aware that organizers are not professional guides and you assume all responsibility for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group. It is a requirement to read the following trip posting very carefully and to make the proper and responsible preparations for it. Failure to do so, will result in participant not being allowed on this trip.