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This is one of the most beautiful and relatively easy hikes in the Kananaskis. We'll tackle a short, sweaty 1.4 km uphill climb right out of the gate, but the payoff is immediate when we hit the crystal- clear waters of Elbow Lake. From there, the trail levels out completely into a beautiful, flat and easy walk on an old fire road down the valley of the upper Elbow to Desolation Flats. The real highlight is finding Edworthy Falls—a stunning 20-metre waterfall hidden in a steep gully just off the main path. Getting down to the base of the falls is a bit of a steep scramble, but we will navigate it slowly and carefully. Misty views are absolutely worth it. This is a relaxed, social 9.5 km hike where the focus is on enjoying the scenery, taking photos, and having a lunch break by the water rather than rushing to the finish line.
Please note that I may cancel or change the hike at any time due to thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, or other unsafe conditions. The safety is my priority, and decisions may sometimes need to be made at short notice based on the latest forecast and trail conditions. Weather in the mountains can change quickly, so even if the forecast looks good beforehand, plans may need to change. If conditions are unsafe or unsuitable for an enjoyable hike, the hike may be canceled, postponed, shortened, or replaced with an alternative plan.

Description:
Difficulty level: moderate
Distance: (+ -) 10 km round trip
Elevation gain: (+ -) 380
Duration: (+ -) 4 - 5 hrs

Things You will Need:
- appropriate clothing 👕
- hiking boots 🥾
- water 💦
- food/snacks 😋
- hat 🤠
- camera 📷
- a bear spray MANDATORY 🐻
- bug spray 🦟
- personal first aid kit ⛑
- sunscreen 🌞
- hiking poles
- A Conservation Pass is required for drivers 🎫
- positive attitude and smile 😊

Recommended:
- lightweight pad to sit on

Attendance: We will try to keep our group to around 8-10 people. Dogs are allowed on this hike.

Pace: For our safety, we will hike together as a group and maintain a moderate pace.

Meeting Place:
We will meet at 7:00 am at the Shouldice Park and Ride to arrange carpooling and leave sharp at 7:15 am. Look for a silver metallic Mitsubishi RVR. If you want to drive directly to the trailhead and meet there, please let me know. We will meet at a trailhead around 8:45am and start the hike at 9:00 am.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/X5q4aE6qg7uYizAY6

Carpooling:
If you’re looking to carpool, please use the comments section to offer or request a ride. After connecting with someone, you can arrange the remaining details privately through messaging. A suggested gas contribution is $25. Please respect your driver’s vehicle by bringing a clean pair of shoes to change into, along with a plastic bag to store any dirty or wet footwear.

Directions:
Edworthy Falls via Elbow lake trail begins at the Elbow Pass day-use area on Highway 40 just north of Highwood Pass.

• Drive west from Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway for about 1 hour.
• Take Exit 118 toward Kananaskis Country.
• Turn left onto Highway 40 (Kananaskis Trail).
• Continue south on Highway 40
• The Elbow Lake parking area will be on your left, just before Highwood Pass.
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Waiver: The organizer will have a group waiver to sign at the trailhead.

Questions: Send me a message

DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host(s) are volunteer(s) and not trained guide(s), and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. Please note that the hike may be cancelled or postponed at any time due to changing weather conditions, wildfire smoke, trail conditions, or other safety concerns. Any updates or cancellations will be communicated as soon as possible.

Powderface Ridge is one of the most scenic hikes near Bragg Creek. We'll start with a steady uphill climb for the first 2 km, but once we reach the ridge, the trail becomes more gradual and opens up to beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. We'll take regular breaks to catch our breath, enjoy the scenery, and make the most of the day. Please be prepared for strong winds on the ridge and pack extra layers/windbreaker jackets, a toque, gloves...
As always with mountain hikes, this trip will depend on the weather. We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and may adjust or cancel if conditions are not suitable for a safe hike.

Description:
Distance: (+ - ) 6 km round trip
Duration: 3-4hrs
Elevation gain: 509 m

Pace and Difficulty:
It's suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness. For our safety, we will hike together as a group and maintain a moderate pace.

Things You will Need:
- appropriate clothing 👕
- hiking boots 🥾
- water 💦
- food/snacks 😋
- hat 🤠
- camera 📷
- a bear spray MANDATORY 🐻
- bug spray 🦟
- personal first aid kit ⛑
- sunscreen 🌞 🧴
- recommended gas contribution $20 cash if carpooling 💲
- A Conservation Pass is required for drivers 🎫
- positive attitude and smile 😊
Recommended:
- hiking poles
- lightweight pad to sit on

Attendance:
We will try to keep our group to around 8- 10 people. Dogs are allowed on this hike.

Meeting PLace:
We will meet at 9:00 am at the Shouldice Park and Ride to arrange carpooling and leave sharp at 9:15 am. Look for a silver metallic Mitsubishi RVR. If you want to drive directly to the trailhead and meet there, please let me know.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oPqtQpp215yrWKEH6

Carpooling:
If you’re looking to carpool, please use the comments section to offer or request a ride. After connecting with someone, you can arrange the remaining details privately through messaging. A suggested gas contribution is $20. Please respect your driver’s vehicle by bringing a clean pair of shoes to change into, along with a plastic bag to store any dirty or wet footwear.

Access: The drive takes about 1 hour from Calgary. Drive west on Highway 66 past Bragg Creek toward Little Elbow Campground.
Park at the roadside pullout/lot near the intersection where Highway 66 meets the unpaved Powderface Trail road (near the Little Elbow access).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XgA9GcatazHGVRH9

Questions: Send me a message

Waiver: The organizer will have a group waiver to sign at the trailhead.

DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host(s) are volunteer(s) and not trained guide(s), and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. Please note that the hike may be cancelled or postponed at any time due to changing weather conditions, wildfire smoke, trail conditions, or other safety concerns. Any updates or cancellations will be communicated as soon as possible.

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Powderface Ridge is one of the most scenic hikes near Bragg Creek. We'll start with a steady uphill climb for the first 2 km, but once we reach the ridge, the trail becomes more gradual and opens up to beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. We'll take regular breaks to catch our breath, enjoy the scenery, and make the most of the day. Please be prepared for strong winds on the ridge and pack extra layers/windbreaker jackets, a toque, gloves...
As always with mountain hikes, this trip will depend on the weather. We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and may adjust or cancel if conditions are not suitable for a safe hike.

Description:
Distance: (+ - ) 6 km round trip
Duration: 3-4hrs
Elevation gain: 509 m

Pace and Difficulty:
It's suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness. For our safety, we will hike together as a group and maintain a moderate pace.

Things You will Need:
- appropriate clothing 👕
- hiking boots 🥾
- water 💦
- food/snacks 😋
- hat 🤠
- camera 📷
- a bear spray MANDATORY 🐻
- bug spray 🦟
- personal first aid kit ⛑
- sunscreen 🌞 🧴
- recommended gas contribution $20 cash if carpooling 💲
- A Conservation Pass is required for drivers 🎫
- positive attitude and smile 😊
Recommended:
- hiking poles
- lightweight pad to sit on

Attendance:
We will try to keep our group to around 8- 10 people. Dogs are allowed on this hike.

Meeting PLace:
We will meet at 9:00 am at the Shouldice Park and Ride to arrange carpooling and leave sharp at 9:15 am. Look for a silver metallic Mitsubishi RVR. If you want to drive directly to the trailhead and meet there, please let me know.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oPqtQpp215yrWKEH6

Carpooling:
If you’re looking to carpool, please use the comments section to offer or request a ride. After connecting with someone, you can arrange the remaining details privately through messaging. A suggested gas contribution is $20. Please respect your driver’s vehicle by bringing a clean pair of shoes to change into, along with a plastic bag to store any dirty or wet footwear.

Access: The drive takes about 1 hour from Calgary. Drive west on Highway 66 past Bragg Creek toward Little Elbow Campground.
Park at the roadside pullout/lot near the intersection where Highway 66 meets the unpaved Powderface Trail road (near the Little Elbow access).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XgA9GcatazHGVRH9

Questions: Send me a message

Waiver: The organizer will have a group waiver to sign at the trailhead.

DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host(s) are volunteer(s) and not trained guide(s), and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. Please note that the hike may be cancelled or postponed at any time due to changing weather conditions, wildfire smoke, trail conditions, or other safety concerns. Any updates or cancellations will be communicated as soon as possible.

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Powderface Ridge is one of the most scenic hikes near Bragg Creek. We'll start with a steady uphill climb for the first 2 km, but once we reach the ridge, the trail becomes more gradual and opens up to beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. We'll take regular breaks to catch our breath, enjoy the scenery, and make the most of the day. Please be prepared for strong winds on the ridge and pack extra layers/windbreaker jackets, a toque, gloves...
As always with mountain hikes, this trip will depend on the weather. We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and may adjust or cancel if conditions are not suitable for a safe hike.

Description:
Distance: (+ - ) 6 km round trip
Duration: 3-4hrs
Elevation gain: 509 m

Pace and Difficulty:
It's suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness. For our safety, we will hike together as a group and maintain a moderate pace.

Things You will Need:
- appropriate clothing 👕
- hiking boots 🥾
- water 💦
- food/snacks 😋
- hat 🤠
- camera 📷
- a bear spray MANDATORY 🐻
- bug spray 🦟
- personal first aid kit ⛑
- sunscreen 🌞 🧴
- recommended gas contribution $20 cash if carpooling 💲
- A Conservation Pass is required for drivers 🎫
- positive attitude and smile 😊
Recommended:
- hiking poles
- lightweight pad to sit on

Attendance:
We will try to keep our group to around 8- 10 people. Dogs are allowed on this hike.

Meeting PLace:
We will meet at 9:00 am at the Shouldice Park and Ride to arrange carpooling and leave sharp at 9:15 am. Look for a silver metallic Mitsubishi RVR. If you want to drive directly to the trailhead and meet there, please let me know.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oPqtQpp215yrWKEH6

Carpooling:
If you’re looking to carpool, please use the comments section to offer or request a ride. After connecting with someone, you can arrange the remaining details privately through messaging. A suggested gas contribution is $20. Please respect your driver’s vehicle by bringing a clean pair of shoes to change into, along with a plastic bag to store any dirty or wet footwear.

Access: The drive takes about 1 hour from Calgary. Drive west on Highway 66 past Bragg Creek toward Little Elbow Campground.
Park at the roadside pullout/lot near the intersection where Highway 66 meets the unpaved Powderface Trail road (near the Little Elbow access).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XgA9GcatazHGVRH9

Questions: Send me a message

Waiver: The organizer will have a group waiver to sign at the trailhead.

DISCLAIMER: You are fully aware that your host(s) are volunteer(s) and not trained guide(s), and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. Please note that the hike may be cancelled or postponed at any time due to changing weather conditions, wildfire smoke, trail conditions, or other safety concerns. Any updates or cancellations will be communicated as soon as possible.

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