Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
    Notice - Beaver Ponds, Galatea and Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use G7 ClosureNotice - Beaver Ponds, Galatea and Mt. Lorette Ponds Day Use G7 Closure

    Follow Little Elbow Interpretive Trail to the Little Elbow Suspension Bridge and cross over the river. From the ford at Big Elbow, the trail follows around the north side of Forgetmenot Ridge, then up the valley to the east. This trail joins Volcano Creek Trail, and provides access to Hog's Back Trail and Threepoint Creek Trail.

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    Warning

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

    Length 15.8 km one-way
    Elevation: 357 m / 1,170 ft
    Group Size Limit: 15 (Permit information)
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    Trailheads
    Trail Map Elbow Valley Summer Trails Map
    Trail Report: Elbow Valley
    Trails: Elbow Valley | Kananaskis Country | All Parks
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025