Powder Face Ridge Trail In Alberta Kananaskis Country.

The Powder Face Ridge trail has two trail heads (Map), one located 100 meters past Elbow Falls and the other South approach shown in the picture below which is located at the Little Elbow campground turn off. The trail winds it's way up through a Spruce and Pine forest, opening onto a beautiful mountain meadow that leads to Powder Face ridge. Approximate elevation gain is 500 meters, allow 3 hours for a return trip from the summit. In September of 2008, there was a blow down near the South start of the trail. Blow downs are rare events, they are caused by very strong winds that are funneled into one spot by the local geography. The pictures of the fallen tree's clearly shows the impact and strength of these winds. This trail offers excellent views of Mount Glasgow, Mount Cornwall, Outlaw Peak and Banded Peak. The summit offers a classic transitional view of prairies to mountains with the city of Calgary visible on the Eastern horizon. Powder Face Ridge and nearby Prairie Mountain are perfect hikes for getting your summer legs back in shape. Goose Berry campground, Little Elbow, Paddy's Flat campground, Moose Mountain Ice Cave and Forgetmenot Pond day use picnic area are located just West and East of here.

You are in Bear country.