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KANANASKIS COUNTRY TRAILS DESCRIPTION
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Location |
Type |
Name |
Description |
Access |
Remarks |
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| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Burstall Pass | This trail takes you through forests and willow flats, then climbs steeply to alpine meadows and Burstall Pass. Flowing water may cover the trail through the willow flats. Bikes are allowed to the end of the old logging road only (2.7 km). Day use only. | Burstall Pass day use on the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail | 7.4 km one-way, with 470 m / 1550 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Chester Lake | This forested trail leads to an alpine meadow and lake below Mt. Chester. Bikes are allowed only on the first two kilometres of the trail which follows a logging road. Day use only. | Chester Lake parking lot on the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail | 4.6 km one-way, with 300 m / 1000 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Elbow Lake | This is a steep trail (old road) to Elbow Lake and the campground. It provides access to excellent biking trails, in Kananaskis Country east. this is the only trail in the park allowing equestrian use. Watch for horses on the trail. | Elbow Pass junction picnic area on Highway #40 | 1.4 km one-way, with 120 m / 400 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Elk Pass | The Elk Pass Trail climbs to the pass on an old fire road. You have the option to continue into British Columbia, and Elk Lakes Provincial Park. Elk Lakes headquarters is 6 km from the Alberta./British Columbia border. Bikes are not permitted in Elk Lakes Provincial Park. | Elk Pass parking lot | 6.1 km one-way, with 210 m / 700 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Lookout | This trail takes you up to the Fire Lookout and a panoramic view of the area. | Junction of Whiskey Jack and Pocaterra Trails | 2.4 km one-way, with 200 m / 650 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Paved Bicycle Trails | Lodgepole, Wheeler and Lakeside Trails form 12 km of paved trails that connect most of the campgrounds in the park. | Campgrounds and Park Visitor Centre | |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Pocaterra | This trail goes through open meadows and forested areas; has dramatic views of Mt. Wintour and the Opal Range. Connects with Lookout, Whiskey Jack and Rolly Road Trails, as well as Highway #40. | Pocaterra Hut parking lot | 7.9 km one-way, with 250 m / 950 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Rolly Road | This trail climbs steeply from the parking lot area, then descends gradually to Pocaterra Trail 1.9 km further. It provides a nice view of the Spray Range. Watch for occasional vehicles on the road. | Pocaterra Hut parking lot | 1.9 km one-way |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Smith-Dorrien Trails System | This challenging system of trails is a series of old logging roads with steep climbs and swift descents. Day use only. | Chester Lake parking lot and Sawmill pinic area | |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Three Isle Lake | Follow the Three Isle Lake Trail for 2.2 km then join Upper Lake Trail for 1.4 km to Point Campground. It has a rocky section where it crosses the Palliser rockslide. Bikes are not allowed beyond Point Campground. | North Interlakes picnic area | 3.6 km one-way to Point Campground |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Mountain biking & hiking | Whiskey Jack | This trail connects with Lookout and Pocaterra Trails. It is a rough descent because of drainage channels cut across the trail. There are also steep sections. Combined with Pocaterra Trail, this is an excellent biking route. | Boulton Creek Trading Post parking lot | 4.5 km one-way, with 210 m / 700 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition | This is a short climb through mature forest to a high lookout point between the Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes. | White Spruce parking lot | 2.1 km loop, with 120 m / 400 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Black Prince Cirque | This trail climbs to a seasonally variable cirque lake through forested and open areas. The first section follows an old logging road. | Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail | 4.2 km loop, with 90 m / 300 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Boulton Creek | This trail takes a short climb to Boulton Creek Cabin then follows a ridge for a view of the mountains to the south and west, then returns along the creek. | Boulton Creek Bridge picnic area | 4.9 km loop |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Highwood Meadows | This short trail follows, at times, a boardwalk through a fragile alpine meadow. Barrier-free. | Highwood Meadows parking lot on Highway #40 | 0.6 km one-way |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Kananaskis Canyon | This trail winds its way through pine forests to the old Kananaskis River Canyon. The trail returns on the old riverbed along walkways and stairs. | Canyon Campground near entrance of Loop B | 0.8 km loop |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Lower Lake | This is an enjoyable lakeside walk with views of the Spray Range. | William Watson Lodge or Canyon picnic area | 3.5 km one-way |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Lower Lake Interpretive Trail | This short walk takes you into a mature subalpine forest. | William Watson Lodge, either from Spruce Road Trail, or Bill Benson Trail | 0.5 km one-way |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Marl Lake | This trail winds its way through forest and wetland to Marl Lake. Due to steepness of grades and distance we recommend a companion for wheelchair users of this barrier-free trail. | Elkwood Amphitheatre parking lot, or Elkwood Campground | 1.5 km loop |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Ptarmigan Cirque | This steep trail leads you to a fragile alpine meadow and a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. Fragile environment, stay on the trail. | Highwood Meadows parking lot on Highway #40 | 4.5 km loop, with 210 m / 700 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Rawson Lake | After leaving Upper Lake Trail, it is a long, steady climb through a subalpine forest. The trail terminates at a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by mountain peaks and alpine meadows. Check current regulations for fishing closures. Day use only. | Upper Lake picnic area | 3.9 km one-way, with 320 m / 1050 ft. elevation gain |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Rock Glacier | A short stop at an unusual rock formation. | Pull off on Highway #40 | 150 m one-way |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Rockwall | This paved path leads to a lookout point that overlooks Rockwall fen and the Opal Range. Barrier-free. | Park Visitor Centre | 0.5 km loop |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Spruce Road | This paved path leads through pine and spruce forests. An audiotape guide is available from the William Watson Lodge. Barrier-free. | William Watson Lodge | 1 km loop |
| Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Upper Lake | The south shore of this lakeside trail passes Sarrail Falls, through stands of spruce and fir. On the north side, the trail crosses the Palliser rockslide, on the way to Point Campground. This trail circumnavigates Upper Kananaskis Lake and takes in Lower Kananaskis Falls. | Upper Lake or North Interlakes picnic area | 15.7 km loop |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Watridge Lake | An easy trail to a beautiful emerald lake. | Mount Shark day use area | 3.7 km one-way, with 30 m / 100 ft. elevation gain |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | West Side Lake | Follows the Spray Lake shoreline to Canyon Dam. | Spray Lake West Campground | 10.8 km one-way |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Mountain biking, & hiking | Banff (Trail) | An easy forest trail through the Canmore Nordic Centre Trail System. Leads to the Banff National Park boundary. | Spray Lake West Campground | 10.8 km one-way |
| Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park | Mountain biking, & hiking | Canmore Nordic Centre | Site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Nordic events, this site has hiking and mountain biking trails in summer. Pick up a detailed map at the Day Lodge. | Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail (road) | More than 100 kms of single and double-track trails (More details, and downloadable maps here) |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Mountain biking, & hiking | Goat Creek | An intermediate forest trail crossing Goat Creek and the Spray River to join the Spray River Fire Road in Banff National Park. Most of this trail is in Banff National Park. | Goat Creek day use | 19.3 km to Banff townsite, with 150 m / 500 ft. elevation gain |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Mountain biking, & hiking | Mount Shark | A series of intermediate to advanced rolling trails with forest and views. | Mount Shark day use | 15 km one-way |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Buller Creek | Gradual uphill climb through trees and alpine terrain with great views. Continues over Buller Pass to Ribbon Lake. | Buller Mountain day use | 9 km one-way, with 671 m / 2100 ft. elevation gain |
| Canmore Nordic Centre/Spray Valley Provincial Parks | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Georgetown Interpretive | A forested trail to the banks of the Bow River and the site of the old mining town of Georgetown. | Canmore Nordic Centre | 3.5 km one-way |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Grassi Lakes Interpretive | A steep walk to reach two aquamarine lakes. Views of Canmore and the Bow Valley. Signs tell the history of Lawrence Grassi, master trailbuilder, who lived in Canmore and built the original trail. | West of Canmore Nordic Centre on Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail (road) | 3.5 km return |
| Spray Valley Provincial Park | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Karst Spring | Branches off the Watridge Lake Trail, 3.9 km from the trailhead. A walk through trees to a spring that gushes out of a wall of rock. | Watridge Lake Trail | 0.8 km one-way, with 30 m / 100 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Baldy Pass | Cross the road from the picnic site to find the trail. Forests and open views. | Lusk Creek day use | 10 km one-way, with 549 m / 1748 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Cox Hill Ridge | Climbs steadily to a superlative view at the summit of the ridge. | Dawson Equestrian Campground, Powderface Trail | 9 km one-way with 872 m / 2834 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Deer Ridge | Climbing through an old forest, a variety of terrain with lovely views from the ridge. | Sibbald Lake day use | 1.9 km one-way, with 183 m / 595 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Eagle Hill | A pretty trail through the foothills to the northern boundary of Kananaskis Country, with a view of the Bow Valley. | Dawson Equestrian Campground, or Sibbald Lake day use | 11.9 km one-way with 332 m / 1079 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Jumpingpound Ridge | Access this trail opposite Lusk Pass Trail or at Canyon Creek. Great views of mountains and hills. | Powderface Trail | 17.5 km one-way |
| Sibbald Area | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Lusk Pass | A forested trail with occasional views and a beautiful wildflower meadow halfway. Combine with Baldy Pass for a 5.5 km loop. | Lusk Creek day use | 7.1 km one-way, with 350 m / 1137 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Mountain biking, horseback riding, & hiking | Tom Snow | A rolling trail through forest and meadows to Station Flats in the Elbow Valley. | Dawson Equestrian Campground | 29 km one-way |
| Sibbald Area | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Jumpingpound Loop | Follows Jumpingpound Creek on the south side, and winds through forest and flowering meadows to the north. | Jumpingpound Creek picnic area, or Pine Grove Group Camp | 8 km return, with 421 m / 1368 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Jumpingpound Summit | A short, steep trail through forest to the high point on the ridge. | Powderface Trail | 2.5 km one-way, with 35 m / 1100 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Moose Creek Interpretive | Trail signs explore forests and forest management. | Spruce Woods day use | 2.2 km return |
| Sibbald Area | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Ole Buck Loop | Follow the Reforestation Trail for 1 km to the trail on the left. Superb views of Moose Mountain. | Sibbald Lake day use | 2.4 km return, with 168 m / 546 ft. elevation gain |
| Sibbald Area | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Pine Woods Interpretive | Leads to a scenic viewpoint and winds through a stand of pines that was machine planted in 1974. | Spruce Woods day use | 4 km return |
| Sibbald Area | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Sibbald Flat Interpretive | Trail signs explore the area's human history and offers a view of a sundance site. | Sibbald Lake day use | 1 km return |
| Sibbald Area | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Sibbald Reforestation Interpretive | Provides views of various stages of forest regrowth through a reforestation program. | Sibbald Viewpoint, or Sibbald Lake day use | |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Etherington | A forested logging road through the Etherington Creek Valley leading to the top of the watershed and descending into the Cataract Creek Valley. | Etherington Creek day use | 11.1 km one-way, with 490 m / 1600 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Upper Cataract Creek | This trail leads upstream through recently logged areas towards the head of Cataract Creek. A favourite area for moose. | Cataract Creek day use | 8.4 km one-way, with 275 m / 900 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Cataract Loop | This trail allows you to travel into the head of Cataract Valley and connect onto the Etherington Trail or return via Cataract Trail. | Cataract Trail, or Etherington Trail | 4.2 km loop, with 175 m / 600 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Cataract Creek Interpretive | A short, easy hike with signs describing the natural history of the area. The trail ends at a beautiful 6 metre waterfall. Horses and bikes are not permitted. | Cat Creek day use | 4.2 km loop, with 175 m / 600 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Mist Creek | Passing through mixed forest, then long meadows, then a series of steep short traverses brings you to Rickert’s Pass where excellent views of the Sheep, Mist and Highwood valleys are to be had. | Mist Creek day use | 9.2 km one-way, with 60 m / 20 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, & snowmobiling | Raspberry Pass | Past logging activity is in evidence on this easy trail which connects the Etherington and Cataract valleys. Wet, boggy sections make this trail unsuitable for horses and mountain bikes. | Cataract Trail, or Etherington Trail | 6.1 km one-way |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, & snowmobiling | Upper Raspberry | A close alternative route for Raspberry Pass Trail. Horseback riders and mountain bikers are advised not to use this trail due to large wet areas that will be encountered. | Raspberry Pass Trail, via Etherington Trail | 4 km one-way |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Baril Loop | This old logging trail leaves Etherington Creek, skirts around the base of a large hill and returns to tie back into Etherington Trail. | Etherington Trail | 10.4 km loop |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Loggers | An easy route follows an old logging road alongside a small tributary of Etherington Creek. | Etherington Trail | 3.5 km one-way |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Oyster | This route follows old logging roads and a seismic line from the Lost Creek Valley over a low mountain pass to the Oyster Creek watershed. | Lost Creek Trail, via Cataract Creek Trail | 11.2 km one-way, with 245 m / 800 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Fallers | The trail passes through rolling terrain and forested areas, some of which were recently logged. | Cataract Creek Trail | 7.6 km one-way, with 170 m / 560 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Pasque | The route uses old logging roads, seismic lines and an old pack trail to connect the Wilkinson Creek and Oyster Creek watersheds. | Highway #940, Oyster Trail, Cummings Trail | 8.9 km one-way, with 730 m / 2400 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Skyline | This ridgetop route is aptly named Lost Trail and offers excellent views of the Upper Highwood and Upper Oldman valleys. | Pasque Trail, Lost Trail | 9.4 km one-way, with 305 m / 1000 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Lost Creek | This trail criss-crosses Lost Creek and provides access to the head of the Oldman River watershed. | Cataract Trail, Oyster Trail | 3.3 km one-way, with 120 m / 395 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Cummings | This old logging road follows Cummings Creek and connects the Wilkinson and Cataract valleys. | Highway #940 | 8.4 km one-way, with 305 m / 1000 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling | Valley Bottom | This route parallels Highway #940 and provides the shortest and most direct route from Etherington Creek Recreation Area to Cataract Creek Recreation Area. | Etherington Trail | 5 km one-way, with 150 m / 500 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & snowmobiling | Bear Pond | A short hike from the parking lot brings you to this small pretty lake nestled below Hailstone Butte fire lookout. Horse use is discouraged. | Bear Pond Parking Lot | 1 km loop, with 50 m / 150 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding (Non-designated trail, not signed, maintained and regularly patrolled) |
Grass Pass | A steep ascent from the Highwood River Valley breaks into extensive bunch grass meadows and is rewarded with awesome views! | Sentinel day use | 6.4 km return, with 425 m / 1350 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding (Non-designated trail, not signed, maintained and regularly patrolled) |
Plateau Mountain | This wellsite access road leads to the summit of this “flat top” mountain left unglaciated during the last ice age. Observe unusual plants and rock formations. | Highway #940, Wilkinson Summit, then Plateau Mountain Road | 6.4 km return to the top, with 250 m / 750 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding (Non-designated trail, not signed, maintained and regularly patrolled) |
Upper Cataract Falls | This easy trail follows Cataract Creek downstream from the campground through a long open meadow then through the forest on the east side of the creek to these scenic waterfalls. Because of loose footing, stay well back! | Cataract Creek Campground, parking lot at entrance | 4.2 km one-way |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding (Non-designated trail, not signed, maintained and regularly patrolled) |
Mount Burke | This long day hike follows Salter Creek for 2.5 km then turns left onto steep switchbacks through forests, then out onto narrow cliff bands and a scree climb to the summit. Tremendous views! | Cataract Creek Campground, parking lot at entrance | 16 km return, with 880 m / 2710 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding (Non-designated trail, not signed, maintained and regularly patrolled) |
Carnarvon Creek | This route requires fording the Highwood River and McPhail Creek, then follows an old road to the scree base of a headwall that guards the lake. Chains aid in the climb up the headwall. | Cat Creek day use | 10 km one-way, with 595 m / 1909 ft. elevation gain |
| Highwood & Cataract Areas | Hiking, & mountain biking (Non-designated trail, not signed, maintained and regularly patrolled) |
Picklejar Lakes | This trail winds upward through mixed forest and across open slopes before it drops down to four high alpine lakes. Due to the nature of terrain and the sensitivity of the area, horse use is not suitable. | Lantern Creek day use | 8.4 km return, with 450 m / 1475 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Bluerock Creek | A strenuous hike wth excellent scenery. Bench at the height of land (4.5 km from trailhead) has great views of Bluerock Valley. | Junction Creek parking lot | 9 km one-way, with 265 m / 2060 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Curley Sands | Climbs Mesa Butte with good views of front ranges. | Mesa Butte or North Fork campgrounds | 3.5 km one-way, with 150 m / 500 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Death Valley | An easy, scenic foothills trail, often combined with Windy Point, Foran Grade and Sheep Trails (16 km). | Sandy McNabb Campground, Ware Creek Trail or 9999 Trail | 12.5 km one-way, with 220 m / 720 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Foran Grade | Best hiked from east to west, this ridge climb has excellent views of the Sheep Valley and Windy Point. An easy 8 km loop by descending Windy Point Trail and returning to trailhead via Sheep Trail. | Foran Grade parking lot east of Sheep Wildlife Sanctuary | 4 km one-way with 240 m / 800 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Gorge Creek | A scenic trail along Gorge Creek with difficult sections west of Bluerock Creek. Combine with Volcano Ridge and Volcano Creek Trails for 23 km loop, or with Bluerock and Indian Oils, 23 km. | Gorge Creek parking lot | 11.5 km one-way, with 410 m / 1350 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Gorge Link | Mostly treed. Crosses several creeks. A popular 10 km loop combines Gorge Link and Volcano Ridge. | Volcano Ridge parking lot | 4.5 km one-way, with 85 m / 275 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Green Mountain | A gently rolling trail over a low pass. Wildflower meadows near east end. | 0.5 km past junction of Junction Mountain and Sheep Trails | 3.5 km one-way, with 260 m / 850 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Indian Oils | Pleasant, but strenuous hike with excellent views. Combine with Gorge Creek and South Gorge Creek Trails for 18 km loop. | Indian Oils, or Sheep River Falls picnic areas | 8.5 km one-way, with 400 m / 1300 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Junction Mountain | A scenic trail following the Sheep River. Angling opportunities. Signs describe the river environment. | 3.4 km up Sheep Trail from Indian Oils picnic area | 17.8 km one-way, with 790 m / 2600 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Link Creek | Rolling terrain, mixed woods. Steep climb to the top of Volcano Ridge. 10 km loop with Volcano Ridge and Gorge Link Trails. | Ware Creek or Volcano Ridge parking lots | 11.5 km one-way, with 510 m / 1675 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Missinglink | An easy trail mostly in the trees with many creek crossings. | Missinglink parking lot | 7 km one-way, with 140 m / 450 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Mist Creek | A steep, mostly forested trail crossing creeks to a scenic view at Rickert's Pass. Highway # 40 can be reached by continuing south. | 8 km up Sheep Trail, west of Junction Creek Day Use | 2.3 km one-way, with 1555 m / 1800 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Mount McNabb | This trail passes through beautiful meadows. Can be muddy. | Price Camp, Green Mountain, or Phone Line Trails | 6.5 km one-way, with 310 m / 1000 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | North Fork | This trail provides nice views of Volcano Ridge and the Ware Creek Valley. | Threepoint Creek Trail, or Ware Creek Trail | 5.5 km one-way, with 240 m / 800 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Phone Line | Gently rolling terrain mostly through pine forest. | Green Mountain or Price Camp Trails; or Junction Mountain and Wolf Creek Trails | 7.8 km one-way, with 180 m / 600 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Price Camp | Extremely boggy in wet years. Mostly forested. | Junction with Sheep Trail, west or south of Sandy McNabb | 5.3 km one-way, with 45 m / 140 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Sheep Trail | Runs from one end of the Sheep Valley to the other. Segments of the trail are used in combination with other trails. | Sandy McNabb, Windy Point, Indian Oils, Sheep Falls or Junction Creek picnic areas | 45 km one-way, with 720 m / 2400 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | South Gorge Creek | This trail is primarly used by equestrian users as part of a loop. Mostly forest; wet sections. Great flowers. | Gorge Creek, or Indian Oils Trails | 5 km one-way, with 210 m / 700 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Threepoint Creek | Follows Threepoint Creek through rolling foothills. Loops with Hog's Back Trail for 23 km total ( NO BIKES ON HOG'S BACK). | Mesa Butte Campground | 12 km one-way, with 270 m / 900 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Threepoint Mountain | This trail connects the Elbow and Sheep Valleys and offers excellent mountain views. Ford across Elbow River required. | Volcano Creek, Gorge Creek or Big Elbow Trails | 10.7 km one-way, with 150 m / 500 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Volcano Creek | Open meadows near Threepoint Mountain / Gorge Creek junction. Descending along creek, there are excellent views of Volcano Ridge. | Threepoint Creek, Gorge Creek or Volcano Creek Trails | 4 km one-way, with 125 m / 400 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Volcano Ridge | A scenic, strenuous trail that climbs up the ridge from the south end , and descends to follow Volcano Creek past its confluence with Threepoint Creek. Makes a 23 km loop when combined with Volcano Creek and Gorge Creek Trails. | Gorge link, Link Creek Trails, or Wildhorse, Hog's Back and Threepoint Creek Trails | 15 km one-way, with 290 m / 950 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Ware Creek | Three creek fords within 1 km of Ware Creek trailhead lead to a series of meadows along Ware Creek. | Ware Creek parking lot, or 9999 and Death Valley Trails | 3.5 km one-way, with 50 m / 150 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Windy Point | Winds through mixed woods and meadows from the junction with Death Valley Trail to Foran Grade Trail. A drop through meadows with views to the Sheep Trail. | Windy Point Trailhead parking lot, or Foran Grade or Death Valley Trails | 6 km one-way, with 200 m / 659 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Wildhorse | A popular mountain biking and equestrian route, this trail crosses rolling foothills to a spectacular black-shale canyon. | Big Elbow Recreation Area, Volcano Ridge, Threepoint Creek or Hog's Back Trails | 15 km one-way |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Wolf Creek | Beginning at Sandy McNabb, the trail fords Sheep River and passes through dense forest and open meadows. Boggy in wet years. | Sandy McNabb picnic area. Price Camp, Junction Mountain, or Phone Line Trails | 11 km one-way, with 300 m / 1000 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | '9999' | Follows Threepoint Creek, then turns south to open meadows along Ware Creek. Can be muddy. | Mesa Butte / North Fork campgrounds | 7 km, with 90 m / 300 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Bighorn Interpretive | A short stroll through meadow to the bermed viewpoint for the Bighorn Sheep Meadow. Trail signs explain bighorn sheep biology and management. | Bighorn parking lot | 0.5 km one-way |
| Sheep River Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Bluerock Interpretive | Views of mountains, river valleys, impressive creek canyons, water erosion and rock formations, as well as the remains of a sawmill. | Highway #546 at Bluerock Creek or west end of Bluerock Campground | 2 km one-way |
| Sheep River Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Junction Creek Interpretive | A pleasant stroll with nice views of the Sheep River gorge and up Junction Creek. Signs describe area's natural and cultural history. | Junction Creek parking lot | 1.2 km loop, with 213 m / 710 ft. elevation gain |
| Sheep River Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Sandy McNabb Interpretive | A pleasant walk through mixed forest and meadow with viewpoints over the Sheep River Valley. | Sandy McNabb Interpretive Trail parking lot | 1.7 km loop |
| Sheep River Valley | Day hiking, & horseback riding (no bikes permitted) | Hog's Back | Strenuous climb with fords and views of black-shale canyons. 23 km loop with Threepoint Creek Trail. NO BIKES PERMITTED. | Threepoint Creek, Wildhorse and Volcano Ridge Trails | 4.5 km one-way, with 250 m / 800 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Baldy Pass | An easy trail; then steep through trees to a good view at the pass. Bike carry required. | Porcupine/Baldy Pass Trailhead parking or Wasootch parking | 4 or 6.9 km to Baldy Pass, with 490 m / 1592 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Bow Valley | Rolling terrain with forest and meadows. Good views. Paved trail. | Bow Valley Park Visitor Centre or Bow Valley Campground road | Park bike path, 4.4 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Evan-Thomas | A forested trail linking to the Wedge Connector. | Evan-Thomas Trailhead | 1.7 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Evan-Thomas Bike Path | This paved path goes from the village, along Ribbon Creek, passes near the golf course and Mt. Kidd RV Park to Wedge Pond. | Kananaskis Village, Wedge Pond, Mt. Kidd RV Park, or Kovach Pond | 9.7 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Hidden / Coal Mine | A forested route to the site of a coal mine which operated from 1947 to 1952. This site is reclaimed but offers great views. | Ribbon Creek parking lot | 1 km / 2.5 km one-way, with 246 m / 800 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Jewell Pass | Cross the dam and follow Stoney Trail south to the turnoff. The trail goes by secluded Jewell Falls. Beautiful views of Barrier Lake. | Barrier Dam Day Use | 2.5 km one-way, with 250 m / 812 ft. elevation gain (7.1 km from dam) |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Prairie View | This trail switchbacks through the trees to a spectacular viewpoint and on to traverse a plateau before the downhill to Jewell Pass. Bike carry required. | Barrier Dam Day Use | 5.9 km one-way, with 421 m / 1368 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Quaite Valley | A pleasant trail to Quaite Valley backcountry campground. | Heart Creek Trailhead / Barrier Dam Day Use | 5.7 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Ribbon Creek / Link / Kovach / Terrace Loop | Scenic views of Ribbon Creek and Mt. Bogart, an ancient forest, a new forest and a fun run on a mountain bike. | Ribbon Creek parking lot | 5.1 km return |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Skogan Pass | A scenic route over Skogan Pass. Various forest types, flowers and spectacular views. | Ribbon Creek or Banff Gate Mountain Resort | 10.2 km to pass, 19.4 km to Highway #1, with 624 m / 2050 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Skogan / Marmot Basin Route | Views of the Kananaskis Valley and the cliffs along Marmot Creek, ending in an old, lichen draped forest. | Ribbon Creek Day Use | 4.9 km one-way, with 620 m / 1040 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Skogan / Ruthie's / Troll Falls / Hay Meadow Loop | Kananaskis Valley viewpoints along Skogan Pass Trail. Troll Falls is secluded. Hay Meadow passes by the Kananaskis River. | Ribbon Creek Day Use | 4 km return |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Skogan / Sunburst / High Level Loop | A wonderful loop hike combining all three trails. Wonderful views throughout, especially at the top of Sunburst Trail. | Ribbon Creek Day Use | 12.7 km return, with 400 m / 1300 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Terrace / Kovach / Aspen Loop | Views of the Kananaskis Valley with two picnic spots at great viewpoints. | Kananaskis Village | 7.4 km return, with 100 m / 325 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Terrace South | Views of the Kananaskis Valley, golf course and Mt. Kidd. | Kananaskis Village | 9.5 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Terrace / Terrace Link Loop | A forested trail with occasional views. | Kananaskis Village | 3 km return |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Wasootch Creek | A pleasant valley walk leading to the wasootch climbing slabs. | Wasootch Trailhead | 1 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Wedge Connector | A forested trail to an open glade by Evan-Thomas Creek, with mountain views. | Wedge Pond to Evan-Thomas Trail | 2.4 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Barrier Lake Forestry Interpretive Trails | An easy trail with two loops and viewpoints. Signs explain local environment and forestry. | Colonel’s Cabin at University of Calgary, Kananaskis Field Station | 2.3 km return |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Barrier Lake Interpretive | A short, uphill hike to a ridge, giving excellent views of Barrier Lake and Kananaskis Valley. | Barrier Lake Day Use (upper or lower) | 1.5 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Bow River Interpretive | A scenic trail following the Bow River. Angling opportunities. Signs describe the river environment. | Bow Valley Campground or Whitefish Day Use | 2.5 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Centennial Ridge | A steep trail over the top of Mt. Allan with panoramic views. Allow 4-6 hours to summit (2819 m/9249 ft.) 6-9 hours for total length of trail. Difficult. | Ribbon Creek parking (take Hidden Trail for 0.2 km) or Banff Gate Mtn. Resort from Highway #1 | 6.4 km to summit, 16.9 km to Highway #1, with 1340 m / 4400 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Eau Claire Interpretive | An easy trail along the Kananaskis River. | Eau Claire Campground | 1.5 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Elk Flats | Trail has forest and meadows with views. | Moraine Trail, Many Springs Trailhead, or Elk Flats Day Use | 1.9 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Flowing Water Interpretive | Good views of the mountain and Kananaskis River. Observation deck over beaver pond. Signs describe water cycle. | Willow Rock Campground | 2 km return |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Galatea Creek | A strenuous day hike past canyons and waterfalls with great views. Lillian Lake is nestled in the trees. 1.5 km further to the Upper Galatea Lake. | Galatea parking lot | 6.3 km to Lillian Lake, with 457 m/1500 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Grotto Creek | Trail initially follows a small powerline, passes Baymag Plant and winds up a narrow canyon with vertical rock walls and a waterfall. | Grotto Mountain Day Use on Highway #1A | 1.9 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Heart Creek Interpretive | Trail follows the narrow creek canyon over 7 bridges to a hidden waterfall. | Off Lac Des Arcs overpass on Highway #1 | 2 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Heart Mountain | Climbs steeply up Heart Mountain for superb views of the Bow Valley and Heart Creek Valley. | Off Lac Des Arcs overpass on Highway #1, then from Heart Creek Trail | 2.8 km one-way, with 745 m / 2450 ft., difficult |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Many Springs Interpretive | Trail encircles a wetland basin with uncommon plants; observation deck over boil springs. Signs describe environment. | Many Springs Trailhead in Bow Valley Provincial Park | 1.6 km loop |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Middle Lake Interpretive | Meanders through forest and meadows, skirts Middle Lake. | Middle Lake in Bow Valley Provincial Park | 2.5 km loop |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Montane Interpretive | A gentle trail through forest and meadows. Signs describe montane forest community. | Bow Valley Provincial Park Visitor Centre | 2.2 km loop |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Moraine Interpretive | Scenic mountain views. The trail follows the crest of a glacial ridge. Signs describe glacial features. | Middle Lake or Bow Valley Campground | 1.5 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Mount Kidd Interpretive | A short trail giving access to the Kananaskis River and onto on island. Signs describe water power. | Mt. Kidd RV Park | 1.2 km return |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (bikes permitted on 5 km portion) | Ribbon Creek | A spectacular valley hike hemmed in by massive cliffs on Mt. Kidd & Mt. Bogart. Ribbon Falls is at the backcountry campground. Mountain bikes permissible for 5 km. Bike rack available. | Ribbon Creek parking lot | 8.1 km to falls, or 10.1 km to lake, with 350 m / 1137 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Wedge Pond | A pleasant lakeshore walk with changing views. | Wedge Pond Day Use | 1 km return |
| Kananaskis Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Widowmaker | A trail along the edge of the Kananaskis River which gives views of the canoeists, kayakers and rafters on the river. | Widowmaker Day Use, Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre, or Canoe Meadows Day Use | 2 km one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Overnight hiking (no bikes permitted) | Galatea Creek | A strenuous day hike past canyons and waterfalls with great views. Lillian Lake is nestled in the trees. Camping at Lillian Lake. Trail rises steeply for 1.5 km to the Upper Galatea Lake in a spectacular alpine cirque. | Galatea parking lot | 6.5 km to Lillian Lake, with 457 m / 1500 ft. elevation gain, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake, with 154 m / 500 ft. extra elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Overnight hiking (no bikes permitted) | Guinn's Pass | This spectacular trail connects Ribbon Lake and Lillian Lake backcountry campgrounds. Outstanding views. | From Ribbon Lake, or Galatea Creek Trails | 3.0 km one-way, with 457 m / 1500 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Overnight hiking (no bikes permitted) | Quaite Valley | A pleasant trail to Quaite Valley backcountry campground. | Heart Creek Trailhead, or Barrier Dam Day Use | 5.7 km (3.7 km to camp from Heart Creek Trailhead) |
| Kananaskis Valley | Overnight hiking (no bikes permitted) | Ribbon Falls / Lake | A spectacular valley hike hemmed in by massive cliffs on Mt. Kidd & Mt. Bogart. Ribbon Falls is at the backcountry campground. From the falls a steep hike to the cliff with two chains which must be negotiated to reach the lake. | Ribbon Creek parking lot | 8.1 km to falls one-way–, with 350 m / 1137 ft. elevation gain, and 10.1 km to lake one-way, with 594 m / 1930 ft. extra elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Evan-Thoams | An unmaintained extension of the 1.7 km Evan-Thomas Trail. A long way in the trees, then open views and creek crossings. Spectacular at and near the pass. | Evan-Thomas Trailhead | 14 km to pass one-way |
| Kananaskis Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Stoney / Ruthie's / Skogan Pass | A steady uphill climb. Spectacular views. Goes over the top of Skogan Pass. | Stoney parking, or Banff Gate Mountain Resort | 18.4 km one-way, with 624 m / 2050 ft. elevation gain |
| Kananaskis Valley | Hiking, mountain biking, & horseback riding | Stoney | A long, open trail following the powerline. Equestrian camping is available at Jewell Bay. | Stoney parking lot, Barrier Dam Day Use, or Grouse / Owl Group Camp | 21.3 km one-way |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Beaver Flats Interpretive | A flat trail running alongside a series of active beaver ponds with an abandoned beaver lodge next to the trail. Signs describe beaver life. | Beaver Lodge picnic area, or Beaver Flats Campground | 1.5 km one-way |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Elbow Falls Interpretive | A short, paved loop that takes you to the viewpoints over Elbow Falls. The upper (left-hand) part of the loop is wheelchair accessible. Signs describe water erosion and management. | Elbow Falls picnic area | 1 km return |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Fullerton Loop | You have a choice of getting aworkout climbing the ridge edge, or taking the more gradual route up the valley behind. On top of the ridge, there are views to Moose Mountain, west down the valley and south across the Elbow River. | Allen Bill Day Use | 7 km return, with 213 m / 692 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Little Elbow Interpretive | From Forgetmenot Pond, the trail takes strollers through the picnic area to the Little Elbow River, and follows upstream to the end of Little Elbow Campground. Signs describe river ecology. | Forgetmenot Pond picnic area, Little Elbow picnic area | 2.5 km one-way |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | McLean Creek Interpretive | A short stroll through pine and spruce forest, wetlands and meadows. | McLean Creek Amphitheatre | 1.2 km return |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Nihahi Ridge | Switchbacks up to the shoulder of Nihahi Ridge, a quick dive across the open saddle and then straight up the ridge edge. Great views east down the Elbow River Valley and west up the Little Elbow River Valley. | Little Elbow Trail, 0.5 km west of campground | 2.5 km one-way, with 390 m / 1,280 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Paddy's Flat Interpretive | This trail runs from the campground through mixed woods down to the river and back up to the campground. Riverview Trail is accessed off the west end of the interpretive trail. | Paddy’s Flat Campground | 2.2 km return |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking (no bikes permitted) | Tombstone Lakes | From the campground, the trail follows up Tombstone Creek to the first of the lakes nestled in the arms of Tombstone Mountain. Access to the upper lake is along the north side of the lower lake. | Little Elbow Trail, Tombstone Backcountry Campground | 2 km one-way, with 180 m / 590 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, & biking | Riverview | This trail meanders through aspen and mixed woods up the escarpment above the Elbow River. Aptly named, this trail has great views of the river canyon. It is also a good wildflower trail. | Paddy’s Flat Loop Trail, Elbow Valley across from Paddy’s Flat Campground turnoff or west of Moose Mountain Road | 4 km one-way, with 102 m / 300 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Big Elbow | This is the east half of the well-known Elbow Loop. The old fireroad follows the Elbow River upstream past Big Elbow Backcountry Campground to Tombstone Backcountry Campground and trail junctions beyond. Views of Threepoint and Cougar Mountains, Mounts Glasgow and Cornwall, and Banded Peak. | Little Elbow Recreation Area | 26.5 km one-way, with 350 m / 1150 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Diamond T Loop | Uphill through pine woods, with a short detour to a foothills lookout. | Station Flats Staging Area | 5 km return, with 120 m / 390 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Ford Creek | A mountain biking and equestrian trail, this trail follows the eastern foot of Nihahi Ridge. | Little Elbow Recreation Area | 18 km one-way, with 590 m / 1,935 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Ford Knoll | Climb through the trees on the north side of the loop and descend through open meadows with views down the Elbow River Valley. | Forgetmenot Pond picnic area | 4 km return, with 235 m / 770 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Elbow Valley | Roughly paralleling the highway, the trail winds up and down through forests and meadows. It forms popular loops with Sulphur Springs Trail or Riverview Trail. A ford across Canyon Creek is required. | Station Flats staging area, Paddy’s Flat Campground, Elbow River Boat Launch, Elbow Falls, Powderface picnic areas | 10 km one-way, 365 m / 1200 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Little Elbow | Half of the popular Elbow Loop, the Little Elbow Trail is an old fireroad that follows west and south along the Little Elbow River, over Tombstone Pass to Tombstone Backcountry Campground. Views of Mounts Romulus, Remus, Glasgow & Tombstone. | Little Elbow Recreation Area | 23 km one-way, with 400 m / 1310 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Moose Mountain | An old fireroad that follows Moose Ridge and switchbacks up Moose Dome. The final kilometre to the lookout is a steep, single-track trail on loose rock. | End of Moose Mountain Road | 7.3 km one-way, with 470 m / 1540 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Nihahi Creek | Follow beside and above the creek behind Nihahi Ridge. When the packed-dirt trail exits onto the dry upper creek bed, a sharp left downstream leads hikers to the Nihahi Creek Canyon with its water-polished rock walls. Hikers can follow the canyon for a kilometre before having to retrace steps. | Little Elbow Trail | 2.4 km one-way, with 240 m / 790 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Powderface Creek | This trail follows Powderface Creek up its narrow valley to the Three-trail Pass. The eastern half of the trail is gently rolling, but steeper, rockier terrain is encountered further west. | Powderface Staging Area | 6.2 km one-way, with 510 m / 1673 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Powderface Ridge | A strenuous climb from either end, with great views and flower-filled meadows at the top. | End of Highway #66 or Three-trail Pass | 7 km one-way, with 640 m / 2100 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Prairie Creek | The first two kilometres of this trail climb the edge of a cool, shaded canyon. Once over the promontory over the creek, the trail drops down and follows a series of beaver ponds and wide meadows. This trail can be muddy. | Beaver Lodge parking lot, Powderface Staging Area, or Powderface Road | 9.2 km one-way, with 180 m / 590 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Prairie Link | This is a cut-off between Powderface Creek and Prairie Creek Trails, shortening a 24 kilometre loop to 11. The trail climbs through forest over the saddle between the two trails. | Powderface Creek, or Prairie Creek Trails | 3 km one-way, with 85 m / 280 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Sulphur Springs | The west end of the trail climbs along the escarpment over Canyon Creek through aspen stands, then the trail winds through spruce forest down to the east junction with Elbow Valley Trail. | Elbow Valley Trail, Moose Mountain Road | 5.2 km one-way, with 215 m / 705 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Threepoint Mountain | After fording the Elbow River, this trail climbs steeply over the pass between Threepoint and Forgetmenot Mountains, and down to Threepoint Backcountry Campground. | Big Elbow Trail | 10 km one-way, with 460 m / 1510 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Tom Snow | The main connector trail between the Elbow River Valley and Sibbald Creek Valley, this trail winds through foothills to the east and north around Moose Mountain. Used mainly for mountain biking and equestrian. | Station Flats Staging Area, Dawson Campground | 30 km one-way, with 210 m / 700 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Trail Creek | A connector between Ford Creek Trail, the gravel road and the Powderface Trails (creek and ridge). East of the highway, it climbs steadily through forest to the Three-trail Pass, offering views of Nihahi and Compression Ridges to the west. | Ford Creek Trail. Powderface Road, Three-trail Pass | 2.5 km one-way, with 275 m / 900 ft. elevation gain |
| Elbow Valley | Day hiking, biking, & horseback riding | Wildhorse | Access to this trail requires fording the Elbow River. From the ford at Big Elbow, the trail follows around the north side of Forgetmenot Ridge, then up the valley to the east. Mountain bikers link this trail with the Quirk Creek Fireroad through the off-highway vehicle zone. | Little Elbow Recreation Area, Cobble Flats picnic area | 16 km one-way, with 357 m / 1170 ft. elevation gain |
| West Bragg Creek | Cross-country skiing | Crystal Line | This trail makes for easy skiing with only one intermediate hill. Watch for downhill skiers at the west junction of Sundog and Crystal Line Trails. Letter-size PDF map available for download here | West Bragg Creek Day Use | 4.1 km one-way |
| West Bragg Creek | Cross-country skiing | Elbow Trail | This trail is generally of intermediate level with one steep hill at the north end. The south trailhead is located at the east end of Allen Bill Pond picnic area, on the south side of Elbow Falls Trail (Highway #66). Letter-size PDF map available for download here | West Bragg Creek Day Use | 5.1 km one-way from Allen Bill Pond Day Use to junction with Sundog Loop Trail |
| West Bragg Creek | Cross-country skiing | Hostel Loop | An excellent short intermediate trail with good snow conditions, this route should be skied clockwise. Although there are few vistas, the trail traverses a wide range of aspen, pine, and spruce woods. Letter-size PDF map available for download here | West Bragg Creek Day Use | 3.8 km loop |
| West Bragg Creek | Cross-country skiing | Moose Loop | Best skied counter-clockwise, this trail offers easy and scenic skiing with a fast hill at the north end. Watch for wet snow over frozen stream crossings along the southern portion of the route. Letter-size PDF map available for download here | West Bragg Creek Day Use | 5.1 km loop, add an extra 0.7 km from Mountain Road Trail |
| West Bragg Creek | Cross-country skiing | Sundog Trail | When skied clockwise this is generally an easy trail with a few steep sections where beginners may have to side-step. Watch for downhill skiers at the west junction of Sundog and Crystal Line Trails. Letter-size PDF map available for download here | West Bragg Creek Day Use | 4 km loop |
| West Bragg Creek | Cross-country skiing | Telephone Trail | Best skied clockwise, this trail is generally of intermediate level with a few fast sections at the north end. Due to the great distance of this loop only strong skiers should attempt the full distance. Warm or windy weather may result in snow loss on the open areas between the Moose Loop junctions. Letter-size PDF map available for download here | West Bragg Creek Day Use | 12.8 km one-way to Mountain Road Trail, add an extra 1.6 km for the loop |
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