Bow Summit Fire Lookout

Statistics

Total Distance: 6.0 km (return)
Estimated Time: 3 hours
Average Grade: 7.7%
Structure: Linear - Return
Elevation Gain: 230 m
Start Elevation: 2085 m
Max Elevation: 2315 m

Directions

Take the access road west to from the Icefields Highway to the Bow Summit parking lot.

Details

This is a short, moderate hike up to the summit with a great view to the south along the way. You pass the Peyto Lake lookout before beginning a steeper climb, so stop for the obligatory Peyto photo op. From here, the Timberline Trail begins its loop through a meadow.

GPS Waypoints

This entry does not have any waypoints available for it.