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    Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    100 Reviews
    #1 of 28 things to do in Cochrane
    State Parks, Nature & Parks
    Glenbow Road, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
    +1 403-297-5293
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    “wonderful trails and sights”

    I took my bike down to the ranch and rode from end to end, there are great paved trils and gravel... read more

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    Shaun M
    “Foothills Nature Walk!!! Nature at your doorsteps!”

    The Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a great place to walk, hike and enjoy nature. The trail leads... read more

    Reviewed April 1, 2018
    es355lucille
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    Cochrane, Alberta
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    Glenbow Road, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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    "interpretive signs"
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    "picnic tables"
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    "great place to walk"
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    "open space"
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    "interesting history"
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    "few hours"
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    "wheel chair"
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    "paved path"
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    "mountain vistas"
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    "family or friends"
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    "views are great"
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    "bring lots of water"
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    "north bank"
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    "an easy walk"
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    Reviewed yesterday
    wonderful trails and sights

    I took my bike down to the ranch and rode from end to end, there are great paved trils and gravel trails for bikes and walking. The parking lot is small and at the top of the hill. If you are tired from biking all...More

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    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
    Reviewed April 1, 2018
    Foothills Nature Walk!!! Nature at your doorsteps!

    The Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a great place to walk, hike and enjoy nature. The trail leads to the Glen Eagles area in Cochrane. Lots of long and shorter trails for everyone to enjoy. In some of the higher elevations there are great views...More

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    Reviewed February 18, 2018
    Beautiful way to spend some time in nature

    Such a great spot, whether for a cycle or a run, a walk with family or friends. The views are great, the pathways are well maintained and it's not far from the city!

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    Reviewed December 18, 2017
    Great place for a hike with children

    Really enjoyed an outing with family walking the trails. We stoped and read all the interesting history of the area. The trails are well kept and the views are spectacular.

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    Reviewed November 9, 2017 via mobile
    West of Calgary Marvel

    So I got lucky. I friend of my cowboys the ranch for the folks that still do it the old fashioned way, on horseback. Now I thought I was going to work. Help move some cattle and get back home but what I found myself...More

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    Reviewed September 21, 2017
    Experience the beauty and tranquility of the Prairie: walk it, bike it or wheel chair it.

    Just minutes west of Calgary on Highway 1A and a stone's throw east of the town of Cochrane lies the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Except for the large easily visible sign on the highway which directs you to the park entrance there is no indication...More

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    Reviewed September 14, 2017 via mobile
    We needed to be alone.

    My wife and I sometimes just leave home to be alone to talk, discuss. It could be something about what happened at work or if something or someone has upset her, could be me :), or the kids or a sad news of someone we...More

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    Reviewed September 11, 2017
    A nice walk - very pleasant

    I should say right off that it would be hard to rate Glenbow Ranch Park as "very good" or "excellent" when the mountains of Banff are within view, but for what Glenbow Ranch is, which is a provincial part with lots of trails and opportunities...More

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    Reviewed August 8, 2017 via mobile
    Family walk

    This is a very beautiful park. Make sure to bring lots of water. There isn't any shade where we walked and it was a very hot day.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2017
    Pleasant surprise

    A friend suggested a hike on the Glenbow Ranch -- we were pleasantly surprised. It is for day- use only and there is no camping permitted. However there are lots of trails (pave and gravel) on which you may wander. Bikes are allowed; there is...More

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    Georgia J
    July 20, 2016|
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    Response from Sandy J | Reviewed this property |
    I believe it's $25. But google the parks website for all the details!!
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    rhonamackay
    April 29, 2016|
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    Response from FootlooseWithKids | Reviewed this property |
    Not yet. My understanding is it will be complete sometime in 2017. I rode my bike down it a ways last year and it ended in a wash out. It'll be great when it's complete!
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