Prairie Creek Loop, Elbow Valley, Kananaskis

Description:

A rolling forested trail follows Prairie Creek through a cool, shaded canyon. We’ll search for calypso orchids (flower featured) in the forest.

Meet Place:

Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis

Directions:

This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary.

1. Access Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) or from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).
2. Follow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country
3. Go past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.
4. The sign and parking are just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long, gradual hill.

Distance/Length:

Rated (INT), 12 km + 400 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time

Carpool Option:

When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.