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Mule Shoe Lake

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This horseshoe-shaped pond is called Mule Shoe Lake. It was once a large bend, or meander, in the Bow River. When the river found the shortcut, the meander was abandoned.

This is a peaceful place surrounded by a rare montane forest. It is a great place to stop for a picnic or scenic break.

Photos: Vlad Umnov

  • Mule Shoe Lake, Improvement District No. 9, AB
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