The Narrows
Quick Facts
Believe it or not, this grasslands park does have trees. The Narrows provides a cool stretch of relief from the summer heat and shelter from biting winter winds. A great location for birding.
Trail Composition
3.3 km Paved
Seasonality
Open Year-Round (take note that ice may be present in fall through spring months). Pending seasonal flooding and ice build-up the trail may occasionally be closed at the east washroom over the winter months – please check our Trail Closures site for updates.
Trail Profile
Highest Elevation:
1109 m
Lowest Elevation:
1092 m
Trail Details
The Narrows is a beautiful area of the Park. Here, the river and the valley wall squeeze together, giving the trail its name.
The far east end of The Narrows was where the original Canadian Pacific Railway Glenbow Water Tower was located – this makes sense of the name Glenbow: Glen means a narrow valley, and Bow is the name of the valley’s river.
The Narrows is well-known as a good birding area. It is home to Pileated Woodpeckers, Kingbirds, and various songbirds.
Trail Restrictions: None – pedestrians and cyclists permitted
Average Walking Time (one way – no stopping): 1 Hour