Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Elbow Valley

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Updated: June 22, 2025

Updated: June 22, 2025 | Print Report

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

    June 23rd: Expect river and creek levels to be very high. Be prepared for very slippery and muddy trails. Some snow may exist at higher elevations.

    At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. Bring plenty of water, snacks and multiple clothing layers. Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

    Notes:

    • Practice wildlife safety. Bears are up and active. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • 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.
    • 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.

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Alder

Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

 

 		Hiking Hiking 1.6 km Open
Banded Peak Connector Hiking Hiking 2.4 km Open
Beaver Flats Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.4 km one-way Open
Big Elbow

June 27th: Excessive amount of water accumulated on the trail between Elbow Lake and Tombstone Campground

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 26.5 km one-way Open
Diamond T Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4.3 km Open
Elbow Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4.6 km Open
Elbow Falls Interpretive Hiking Hiking 0.8 km Open
Elbow Valley Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 10 km one-way Open
Ford Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 18 km one-way Open
Ford Knoll Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4 km Open
Fullerton Loop Hiking Hiking 6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail) Open
Jumpingpound Ridge Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 13.2 km one-way Open
Jumpingpound Summit Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.5 km one-way Open
Little Elbow Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 23 one-way km Open
Little Elbow Interpretive Hiking Hiking 2.5 km one-way Open
McLean Creek Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.2 km return Open
Moose Mountain

Note: This trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained. Route finding may be required.

 

 

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 7.3 km one-way Open
Nihahi Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.4 km one-way Open
Nihahi Ridge Hiking Hiking 2.5 km one-way Open
Paddy's Flat Interpretive Trail Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.2 km Open
Powderface Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 6.2 km one-way Open
Powderface Ridge Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 7 km one-way Open
Prairie Creek

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 9.2 km one-way Open
Prairie Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.2 km one-way Open
Prairie Mountain Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Trail Running Trail Running 8.4 km return Open
Ridgeback Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 8.8 km Open
Riverview Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.7 km one-way Open
Snagmore Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 8.5 km (Loop from Fullerton Trailhead) Open
Sugar Daddy Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.6 km Open
Sugar Mama Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.5 km Open
Sulphur Springs Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 5.2 km Open
Threepoint Mountain Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 9.8 km one-way Open
Tom Snow Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 27.3 km Open
Tombstone Lakes Hiking Hiking 3.7 km one-way Open
Trail Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.5 km one-way Open
Wildhorse Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 15.8 km one-way Open