Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Elbow Valley

Updated: June 01, 2023

Updated: June 1, 2023 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    Notes:

    • Bears and other Wildlife in the region are active. Practice wildlife safety. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.
    • It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
    • For more information about trails within West Bragg Creek, please visit Greater Bragg Creek Trail Association.
    • Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.
    • Please note that many official summer hiking trails are not maintained in the winter, and as such some trails may be in early season condition.

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Status Keywords
Alder
Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.  
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Beaver Flats Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Big Elbow
Big Elbow Backcountry Campground: Open May 15 - Jun 12, 2023.  
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Diamond T Loop
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Elbow
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Elbow Falls Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Elbow Valley
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Ford Creek
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Ford Knoll
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Fullerton Loop
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Jumpingpound Ridge
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Jumpingpound Summit
Hiking Biking Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking
Little Elbow
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Little Elbow Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking
McLean Creek Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking
Moose Mountain
  Note: This trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained. Route finding may be required.
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Nihahi Creek
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Nihahi Ridge
Hiking Open Hiking
Paddy's Flat Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Powderface Creek
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Powderface Ridge
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Prairie Creek
Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow and slippery conditions.
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Prairie Link
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Ridgeback E-bike Pilot Project
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Riverview
Hiking Biking Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Sugar Daddy E-bike Pilot Project
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Sugar Mama E-bike Pilot Project
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Sulphur Springs
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Threepoint Mountain
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Tom Snow
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Tombstone Lakes
Hiking Open Hiking Duane
Trail Creek
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Wildhorse
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding