The Elbow Valley

The Elbow Valley
Information provided courtesy of Kananaskis Country

The Elbow Valley is a verdant stairway to the mountains. The steps proceed from grasslands, to aspen parkland, to subalpine forest, and finally to the majesty of the high alpine. The wildlife here reflect the terrain's diversity from the prairie's Richardson's ground squirrels, to grizzly bears and bighorn sheep of the mountains.

A short thirty minute drive from Calgary, the picnic areas and campgrounds of the Elbow Valley make a perfect day-outing or weekend oasis, and the trails are a magnet few visitors can resist. Hundreds of kilometres of trails await to challenge the hiker, mountain biker, equestrian, and cross country skier alike. From a gentle meander through the forest to a gruelling ridge top scramble, the Elbow Valley trails connect with the Sheep, Sibbald, and Kananaskis Valleys, offering something for everyone.

The McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Zone offers similar challenges for the off-road enthusiast year-round. For the angler, your catch awaits you in the stocked ponds at McLean Creek, Allen Bill , and Forgetmenot, or in the cool clear depths of the Elbow River and its tributaries. Whether it's shooting white water by kayak or enjoying the smell of orchids at Paddy's Flat, the Elbow Valley offers something for everyone.

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