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Elbow Valley and Riverview Trail loop

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Alberta

Kananaskis

Elbow Valley and Riverview Trail loop

Moderate

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Elbow Valley and Riverview Trail loop

02:42

9.29km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

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Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone

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Start point

Parking

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122 m

Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area is a large, forested campground and day-use area with access to hiking and mountain biking trails like Sulphur Springs and Prairie Creek. There are pit …

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1.33 km

Elbow Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Elbow Valley Trail is a long-distance route that follows the Elbow River through a mix of forest, floodplain, and foothills terrain. The trail links campgrounds and backcountry areas, with sections …

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4.53 km

Elbow Valley Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

The Sulphur Springs Trail connects with the Elbow Valley Trail at both its eastern and western ends, forming a loop within the more expansive Elbow Valley network. These junctions are …

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7.49 km

Views of the Elbow River

Highlight (Segment) • River

With the trail following so closely along the bank of the river, you get some really great river scenes and ample opportunities to spot some wildlife.

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9.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

1.35 km

793 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

1.35 km

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,610 m)

Lowest point (1,430 m)

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Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area

Elbow Valley Trail

Elbow Valley Trail Junction

Views of the Elbow River

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