Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Elbow Lake

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

This is a steep trail (old road) to Elbow Lake and the Elbow Lake Backcountry Campground. Beyond Elbow Lake, the trail connects to the Big Elbow Trail. The trail provide access to excellent biking trails in eastern Kananaskis Country. Elbow Lake is the only trail in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park that allows equestrian use. Watch for horses on the trail.

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Warning

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

May 25: You will find some snow patches at the elevation of the lake.

Length 1.4 km one-way
Elevation: 120 m / 400 ft
Type: Out-and-Back
Group Size Limit: 35 (Permit information)
Summer biking/cycling,hiking,horseback riding Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding
Winter
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Spray Valley & Peter Lougheed Map (Geo Referenced)
Trail Report: Peter Lougheed
Trails: Kananaskis Country / All Parks
Updated: Jun 4, 2023