As part of our commitment to rebuilding flood affected facilities and keeping Albertans informed, Alberta Parks is providing notice on the Elbow Valley Flood Projects.
In 2013 heavy rains in southern Alberta caused flooding along the Elbow River that resulted in damage to facilities in the Elbow Valley area of the Kananaskis Region. The flood affected several day use areas including Allen Bill, Elbow Falls, Cobble Flats, Forgetmenot Pond and Nihahi Trailhead. Alberta Parks took a regional planning approach to the Elbow Valley by considering the visitor use requirements for the area and designed each facility with the regional context in mind.
Allen Bill Day Use Area
- replace picnic area capacity;
- replace trails;
- relocate Fullerton trailhead capacity across Hwy 66; and
- implement river bank mitigation.
Fullerton Trailhead
- formalize parking lot for 90 vehicles on exiting Alberta Parks disposition; and
- install washroom and waste facilities.
Elbow Falls Day Use Area
- formalize parking for 156 vehicles plus 5 bus stalls;
- replace trails;
- install interpretive trail signage;
- relocate picnic capacity to Forgetmenot pond and Cobble Flats; and
- implement river bank mitigation.
Cobble Flats Day Use Area
- replace and increase picnic area capacity;
- install group picnic area in existing opening;
- replace trails; and
- upgrade gravel entrance road to asphalt.
Forgetmenot Pond Day Use Area
- replace and increase picnic area capacity;
- replace trails that connect to Nihahi trailhead:
- construct an accessible pathway around the pond.
Nihahi Trailhead
- formalize parking lot for 76 vehicles including separate equestrian parking;
- formalize access to trailhead parking and Elbow Valley campground; and
- add picnic tables to trailhead area.
Media Inquiries May be Directed To:
Alberta Environment and Parks
AEP.Mediainquiries@gov.ab.ca
780 427-8636
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