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Paddys Flat

Near Paddy's Flat · Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 53 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Paddys Flat is a 1.8 km loop trail near Paddy's Flat in Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area. It is close to flat, staying between 1,421 m and 1,443 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 30 minutes of moving time. It passes six mapped trail junctions. Seven side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m, 0.4 km, 0.6 km and further on. The map also shows two separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Elbow River. Also used for walking and snowshoeing.

Length
1.8km
Elevation gain
24m
Estimated time
30min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
1,443m
Lowest point
1,421m

Elevation profile

1,421 m to 1,443 m
1,4431,421 0 km1.8 km

Highest point 1,443 m, lowest 1,421 m, 24 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% 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, Snowshoeing
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8767° N, 114.7124° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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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.

Official details

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 5 trails in Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30