Elbow View Trail

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

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 38 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Elbow View Trail is a 5.0 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 354 m in total and tops out at 1,692 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Horizion East at 1.8 km and Priddis Creek Trail East at 2.4 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for mountain biking.

Length: 5.0km; 2.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 354m
Estimated time: 2h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,692m
Lowest point: 1,458m

Elevation profile

1,458 m to 1,692 m

Highest point 1,692 m, lowest 1,458 m, 354 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 31% 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, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8966° N, 114.6564° 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