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Name: Elbow Falls
Hike Distance: 1 km return
Time required: 15-30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gained: 25 metres
Total Climb: 25 metres
Dog Friendly: Yes
Bikes: Permitted
Location: This trail is 19 kilometres west of the junction with highway 22 on highway 66. It is the last parking lot before the winter gate which opens May 1. Parking is in the Elbow Falls Recreation Area. The trail starts at either side of the parking lot.
For this hike you hardly need Gps. The trail is paved and most of it is wheelchair accessible. These falls are the largest accessible falls in Kananaskis. The picnic area is extremely popular and often if you do not get there early you will be out of luck.
Here are a couple of shots of the falls. From above:
On the lower path:
If you want to see the Google Earth view of this trail or download the Gps track check out Everytrail.
Please submit your feedback and let me know your thoughts on the hike. If you have the gps data for other hikes in Alberta please send it along with a couple pictures to hikealberta@gmail.com.