Men of Vision – Cochrane Ranche Historic Site loop from Cochrane

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Men of Vision – Cochrane Ranche Historic Site loop from Cochrane

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Men of Vision – Cochrane Ranche Historic Site loop from Cochrane

01:18

19.1km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.9 km for 212 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Men of Vision

Highlight • Monument

Men of Vision is a statue that honours the pioneering spirit of early cowboys. Artist Malcolm James MacKenzie created this statue in 1979 and the cowboy still sits tall on his hill today. There are stairs leading up to the statue and when the cowboy comes into view it's pretty life like, and looks almost real.

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1.76 km

Cochrane Ranche Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

This historic site is built on the original location of Senator Matthew Henry Cochrane’s 1881 ranch. The area has hiking trails, seasonal washrooms, fire pits, and picnic area.

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2.45 km

Site of the Grandfather Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Step into the forest to pay a visit to the site of the former Grandfather Tree. This tree, was an estimated 300 years old, and toppled over in a windstorm in 2025. There is still a massive stump and root system and signage to read up on.

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4.18 km

Glenbow Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Glenbow Trail links Historic Cochrane Ranche with Glenbow Park, passing native fescue grasslands, aspen groves, and the remains of the former Glenbow community. Along the way, you'll pass the old post office, general store, and livestock corrals that hint at the area's industrial and ranching past.

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5.78 km

Riverfront Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Riverfront Park trail follows the banks of the Bow River through Riverfront Park in Cochrane. This easy paved pathway runs beside the fast-moving river and offers frequent views of the water as it winds through the valley. Benches and small viewpoints along the route make it a pleasant place to pause and watch the river, while the path connects with Cochrane’s wider trail network for longer walks along the Bow River corridor.

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6.14 km

Riverfront Park

Highlight • River

Riverfront Park sits along the banks of the Bow River in Cochrane. The park is known for its scenic riverside pathways that follow the Bow River through the heart of town. Wooden boardwalks, benches, and viewpoints along the trail make it a pleasant place to pause and watch the fast-moving river below. The park also connects to Cochrane’s larger pathway system, making it a popular starting point for walking and cycling along the river valley.

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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