Elbow Falls Alberta

Elbow Falls,  Kananaskis,  Alberta.  A trip to the falls is always a nice day trip and a great place for a picnic and a barbecue beside the Elbow River,  before it tumbles over the falls. Of course you won't be alone though as this is a busy and compact area, and you have to arrive early to get a picnic table or happen into one as someone leaves.  This site has been constantly improved over the years and now has become amazingly Wheelchair friendly given the kind of place it is.  Pit Toilets are available.  Fire pit BBQ'S come with most of the Picnic tables and there is proper bear proof garbage disposal containers. There are 3 generous lookouts that offer different views of the falls.


On the route to and from the Falls,  Watch Out For Cyclists and Motorcyclists alike as there are many of both coming from Calgary and all points between.

The falls is actually,  a set of falls,  that fluctuates in volume of water greatly from a height of 20ft. in dry season to a mere 9.8 ft. in June when spring runoff is a factor.  Elbow Falls is one of eight falls in Alberta and is located on Highway 66.  Yes,  that's our Canadian version of the American's Route 66,  in Alberta,  only ours is lined with Pines and views of Mountain vistas.  The falls is 20 km West of the small Hamlet of Bragg Creek.

The Elbow River's source is at Elbow Lake,  at 7000 ft above sea level in the Elbow-Sheep Wild-land Area at Elbow Pass. 

Looking Back Upriver From The Falls

  

The Elbow Below The Falls Heading To Calgary

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There are several overnight camp grounds nearby the falls and a 1 km trail that starts and ends at the falls parking lot.  

There are excellent Canoeing and Kayaking opportunities on the Elbow River both above and below the falls, but be prepared to get wet and very cold as there are many sweepers and keepers along the way and even on a hot day,  hypothermia is a real possibility.

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Do Have A Good day And A Good Day Trip.


Jeffrey R Hilton