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Visitors can find parking at the trailhead of this route, which is located at the Cowboy Trail and Griffin Road West intersection. There are washroom facilities available here as well. You can take the Riverfront Park trailhead which will take you alongside the Bow River, and will have you cross over Big Hill Creek. Your turnaround point is River Ave but you have an opportunity to continue on trail if you want a longer route.

Conveniently located within city limits of Cochrane, this is a great family trail through the grounds to see the famous rancher and even a little through the bush over one of the two bridges on the right to see the Grandfather Tree if you wish. An easy paved route for strollers or you can take the stairs and hike. There are stairs up to the Men of Vision statue and a smaller trail that leads up the upper ridge for views of the entire valley. Can be combined with the Big Hill Creek Trail to...

Conveniently located within city limits of Cochrane, this nature trail follows Big Hill Creek. This trail is well maintained by the Big Hill Creek Conservation Society and is mostly forest with a few open spaces, great for bird watching. Moose also frequent the area so be aware. Great for a short family hike easy for your canine companions! Some uneven terrain due to lots of tree roots and overgrowth. As always bring bear spray as they have been spotted in the area also, have fun and stay...

This multi-use trail follows alongside the Bow River in Cochrane. The trail starts from the River Avenue parking lot just before the bridge but can be started from anywhere along the trail. This trail is entirely paved but has little to no shade so proper sun protection is recommended. Gorgeous open views of the Bow River throughout as well as the wildlife that visits this area. This trail also cross the Big Hill Creek.