Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Little Elbow

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
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Little Elbow Trail is half of the popular Elbow Loop. The trail is an old fireroad that follows west and south along the Little Elbow River over Tombstone Pass to Tombstone Backcountry Campground. There are views of mounts Romulus, Remus, Glasgow and Tombstone. The trailhead is located at the very west end of the Equestrian Campground.

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Warning

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead Dec 1- May 14 inclusive

Length:23 one-way km
Elevation Profile400 m / 1,310 ft m
Type:Out-and-Back
Group Size Limit:35  (Permit information)
SummerHikingMtn Biking/CyclingEquestrian/Horseback Riding
Winter
Trail Map Elbow Valley Summer Trails Map
Sheep Valley Trails Map
Park Map with Trails
Trail Report:Elbow Valley
Trails  Kananaskis Country  - All Parks
Updated: Dec 1, 2022