Elbow River Pathway

Near Calgary · Lindsay Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 27 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Elbow River Pathway is a 7.1 km out and back trail near Calgary in Lindsay Park. It runs 3.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,037 m and 1,047 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It passes 16 mapped trail junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m and 0.5 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Scotsman's Hill. Much of the route follows Elbow River. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.1km; 3.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 25m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,047m
Lowest point: 1,037m

Elevation profile

1,037 m to 1,047 m

Highest point 1,047 m, lowest 1,037 m, 25 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 6% 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

1.2 kmScotsman's HillViewpoint
1.4 kmViewpointAt 1.4 km

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0448° N, 114.0427° W.

Driving directions

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 1 trails in Lindsay Park

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