Ford Knoll
Near Kananaskis Village · Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area
Trail score 69 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Ford Knoll is a 5.6 km out and back trail near Kananaskis Village in Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 2.8 km each way. The route gains 273 m in total and tops out at 1,831 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes six mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.
- Length
- 5.6km
- 2.8 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 273m
- Estimated time
- 2h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,831m
- Lowest point
- 1,614m
Elevation profile
1,614 m to 1,831 mHighest point 1,831 m, lowest 1,614 m, 273 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
100% LTE · 0% 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
- 2.4 kmViewpointAt 2.4 km
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Snowshoeing
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Views
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.7957° N, 114.8546° 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
- WildhorseEasy · 2.9 km · 34 m gain · 0.4 km away
- Forgetmenot PondEasy · 0.9 km · 5 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Elbow LoopHard · 25.5 km · 421 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Mount Glasgow North RouteHard · 11.1 km · 904 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Elbow Hill North Cutline TrailHard · 4.5 km · 419 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Forgetmenot Ridge TrailHard · 6.1 km · 634 m gain · 1.1 km away
All 5 trails in Little Elbow 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