Elbow Falls Picnic Area, Kananaskis Country.

Elbow Falls is open all year round. It is located 35 minutes west of the City of Calgary. This area is a favorite picnic spot that fills quickly due to it's close proximately to the City of Calgary. There are several picnic tables located along the Elbow River that can be accessed by a paved trail leading to Elbow Falls. Steel railed viewing points are located along the top of the falls. Several easy to moderate hikes can be found near Elbow Falls. Prairie Mountain trailhead is located just across the road. The summit of Prairie Mountain can be reached in about 2 hours. Another short easy 1.25 hour hike is Powder Face Ridge where a classic transitional view of prairies to mountains can be viewed. Another is Nihahi Ridge, starting at the west end of the Little Elbow campground. This hike offers exceptional views of Mount Glasgow and Mount Romulus, allow 3 hours return. You can also ride a mountain bike on Powderface trail or ride around the Elbow Loop. This loop offers beautiful views of Mount Glasgow, Mount Cornwall, Outlaw and Banded Peaks, Mount Romulus and Mount Tombstone. Allow 6 to 8 hours to complete the Elbow Loop on bike. There are also nice easy walks on groomed trails along the Little Elbow River. There is a lot to explore here. Goose Berry campground, Little Elbow, Paddy's Flat campground, Elbow Loop, Moose Mountain and Moose Mountain Ice Cave are located just east of here. Nearby Forgetmenot Pond day use picnic area is a short get away from Calgary and makes for a nice days outing. Several picnic tables can also be found at Forgetmenot Pond, the pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout. You'll need a fishing license to try out your luck.

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