Biking the ‘Road to Nepal’ in South Calgary

A hilly bike ride on the outskirts of Calgary

Hills everywhere you look on the Road to Nepal bike ride
Hills everywhere you look on the Road to Nepal bike ride

If you’ve never been to Calgary you might think that the city and surrounding area is flat because it’s so close to the prairies. But you’d be wrong. South of the city there is nothing but miles of rolling hills – some steep, others just long. The Road to Nepal takes you into beautiful rolling farm country. Those with stamina can explore even further on the Cowboy Trail and on any number of backroads.

The hills on the Road to Nepal are surprisingly long
The hills on the Road to Nepal are surprisingly long

Where to start the Road to Nepal bike ride

Starting at the junction of Highway 22X and Highway 773 begin the challenging ‘Road to Nepal.’ (It’s actually 37th Street SW on the north side of Highway 22X. Look for a big parking lot between the east and west lanes of Highway 22x.) 

Over 55 kilometres you climb approximately 600 metres. Roads are reasonably quiet and most have a decent-sized shoulder. It’s very pretty – with pastoral scenes, mountain views and Calgary city views along the way. You also cycle a short stretch of the Cowboy Highway so it’s easy to add a café stop in Millarville.

For a half day outing that leaves you feeling like you’ve spent a full day on your bike you’d do well to choose this scenic bike ride.

Cycling the Road to Nepal in south Calgary
Cycling the Road to Nepal in south Calgary
Hills everywhere you look
Hills everywhere you look
You pass a bison ranch on the Road to Nepal
You pass a bison ranch
Beautiful countryside on the 'Road to Nepal'
Beautiful countryside on the ‘Road to Nepal’

Directions to ride the Road to Nepal

Allow about 2.5 hours at a moderate pace.

From the parking lot head south on Highway 773 until you reach 226 Avenue West.

Turn right onto 226 Ave West. Take the first left to do a clockwise loop onto the very straight and very hilly 112th St SW

Turn right on Highway 549. This section of highway is not as smooth and much busier. Continue until you reach the Cowboy Trail – Highway 22.

Turn right (north) and follow it until you reach 274 Avenue West. You’ll see signs for the Leighton Centre as well. Follow it northeast as it zigs and zags to regroup with the Highway 226 Avenue West intersection you passed at the start of the ride. Retrace your steps back to the car.

Map of the Road to Nepal

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