Diamond T Loop

Near Paddy's Flat · Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 62 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Diamond T Loop is a 3.9 km loop trail near Paddy's Flat in Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area. The route gains 136 m in total and tops out at 1,535 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Tom Snow Trail at 0.8 km, Easy Street at 1.6 km and Elbow Valley Trail at 3.5 km. At 2.7 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.1 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.9km
Elevation gain: 136m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,535m
Lowest point: 1,433m

Elevation profile

1,433 m to 1,535 m

Highest point 1,535 m, lowest 1,433 m, 136 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 23% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

2.7 kmViewpointAt 2.7 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Snowshoeing
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8951° N, 114.7060° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 5 trails in Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30