Elk Flats trail
Near Kananaskis · Bow Valley Provincial Park
Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Elk Flats trail is a 2.9 km out and back trail near Kananaskis in Bow Valley Provincial Park. It runs 1.5 km each way. The route gains 65 m in total and tops out at 1,323 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 2.9km
- 1.5 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 65m
- Estimated time
- 55min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,323m
- Lowest point
- 1,299m
Elevation profile
1,299 m to 1,323 mHighest point 1,323 m, lowest 1,299 m, 65 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% 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
- 1.4 kmMany SpringsTrailhead
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.0785° N, 115.0955° W.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass
Vehicle pass required when parking
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.
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
- Middle Lake trailEasy · 1.7 km · 29 m gain · 0.4 km away
- Bow River trailEasy · 3.7 km · 10 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Many SpringsEasy · 1.1 km · 12 m gain · 1.4 km away
- Lower Kid Goat TrailEasy · 2.9 km · 138 m gain · 1.6 km away
- The Razor's EdgeHard · 11.2 km · 628 m gain · 3.2 km away
- Great Moraine Traverse RouteEasy · 3.0 km · 93 m gain · 3.2 km away
All 16 trails in Bow Valley Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30