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A long meandering traipse through dense forest.


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9.8

Miles

15.8

KM

Point to Point

6,624' 2,019 m

High

5,297' 1,615 m

Low

2,307' 703 m

Up

2,044' 623 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildflowers

Highway 66 west of Elbow Falls and the Powderface Creek Trail is closed to vehicles annually between December 1 and May 14. A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Need to Know

Always carry bear spray!

Description

Follow this popular equestrian route for a nice hike through the forest just below Nihahi Ridge. What this trail lacks in views, it makes up for in solitude and shade!

Flora & Fauna

Small mammals, birds, deer

Contacts

Land Manager: Alberta Parks

Shared By:

McCaide Wooten

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#43203

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#10

in Kananaskis

#208

in Alberta

#43,203

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