Elbow River Trail

Near Paddy's Flat · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 48 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Elbow River Trail is a 4.4 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.2 km each way. The route gains 63 m in total and tops out at 1,489 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 4.4km; 2.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 63m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,489m
Lowest point: 1,461m

Elevation profile

1,461 m to 1,489 m

Highest point 1,489 m, lowest 1,461 m, 63 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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.

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8699° N, 114.7086° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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