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Spring training- Prairie Mountain to Prairie Creek loop, Elbow Valley, Kananaskis
Description:
Load up your pack and join us for some hiking training. A steep climb leads to breathtaking views of the front ranges, the Elbow River Valley, and the city of Calgary. We’ll loop down the West Side Story trail on the backside of Prairie Mountain to connect to the Prairie Creek trail for a rolling, creekside finish. This is a challenging hike and is for those who have been doing some stair and hill training already or the equivalent physical challenge. NOTE: A steep descent, possibly on snow and ice, means that cleats may be necessary. Those with knee issues would not enjoy this hike due to the steep descent.
Meet Place:
Allen Bill trailhead, Elbow Falls Trail (Hwy 66) Kananaskis
Directions:
This trailhead is about a 45-55 minute drive from Calgary.
- Access Hwy. 66 from Hwy. 22 (Hwy. 22 becomes Hwy. 66) or from Hwy. 8 (Glenmore Trail West).
- Follow Hwy. 66 into Kananaskis Country
- Go past the Information Centre and watch for the “Allen Bill” sign.
- The sign and parking are just past the Elbow River Crossing at the bottom of long, gradual hill.
Distance/Length:
Rated (INT), 10 km + 700 meters elevation gain: 4-5 hours hiking time
Carpool Option:
When possible, carpooling will be arranged from the meet place.