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SaveElbow trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Popular destinations include Douglas Provincial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
3 trails
- Hike
7 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 7
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 7
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 360 ft
- Total Vertical
- 87 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,910 ft
- Reports
- 10
- Completed Counter
- 136
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Douglas Provincial Park
- 2
Popular Elbow Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 274 ft • 17 •
Popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 2.0 • 5 miles • 29 ft • 15 •
Less popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 0 ft • 8 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Trail | Aug 16, 2020 @ 7:35am Aug 16, 2020 | Dry | hehnerca FFTB | ||
| Trans Canada - Mixed Use Trail | Aug 16, 2020 @ 7:35am Aug 16, 2020 | Dry | hehnerca FFTB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cutterp | add | report | activity #101257205 | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:05pm Aug 11, 2026 |
| Shohrehiq7sH9 | ridden | trail | activity #75358802 | Jul 6, 2025 @ 2:32pm Jul 6, 2025 |
| 6mHlD | ridden | trail | activity #55650414 | Jul 14, 2024 @ 6:52pm Jul 14, 2024 |
| dstillar | ridden | trail | activity #32285273 and 1 more | Aug 8, 2022 @ 5:31pm Aug 8, 2022 |
| dstillar | wishlist | trail | activity #32285267 and 1 more | Aug 8, 2022 @ 5:31pm Aug 8, 2022 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 3 | 12 miles | 295 ft | 2 miles | 69 ft | #11,697 | #20 | 10 | 151 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 249 ft | 1 mile | 59 ft | #6,248 | #9 | |||||
| Hike | 7 | 17 miles | 361 ft | 3 miles | 85 ft | #10,209 | #17 | 10 | 1 | 40 | ||
| Trail Running | 7 | 17 miles | 361 ft | 3 miles | 85 ft | #10,258 | #17 | 10 | 1 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Elbow?
Elbow has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Elbow?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Elbow are:
- Trans Canada - Mixed Use Trail (3.7/5)
- Elbow Trail (0/5)
- Trans Canada Trail - Mistusinne to Douglas Provincial Park Campground (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Elbow?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Elbow. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Elbow?
The longest trail in Elbow is Trans Canada - Mixed Use Trail at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Elbow?
The best hiking trails in Elbow are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Elbow?
The best trail running trails in Elbow are:
- Trans Canada Trail - Mistusinne to Douglas Provincial Park Campground
- Trans Canada - Mixed Use Trail
- Elbow Trail
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How many trails are in Elbow?
Elbow has a total of 7 trails. Of those, 3 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Elbow to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Elbow?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Elbow is Elbow Trail with 274 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Elbow?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Elbow is Elbow Trail with 249 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Elbow?
Elbow supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Elbow?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Elbow is Elbow Trail with an average grade of 0.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Elbow?
The overall region status for Elbow is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
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What is the highest summit in Elbow?
The highest summit in Elbow is Sand Hills at 1,870 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Elbow?
The most popular Strava segments in Elbow are:
- Trailhead to Stonehenge (55 athletes)
- Stonehenge to Harbour (47 athletes)
- Harbour to Tuft’s Bay (45 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Elbow?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Elbow are:
- Trans Canada - Mixed Use Trail
- Elbow Trail
- Trans Canada Trail - Mistusinne to Douglas Provincial Park Campground
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Elbow?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Elbow are:
- Trans Canada - Mixed Use Trail (2/5)
- Elbow Trail (0/5)
- Trans Canada Trail - Mistusinne to Douglas Provincial Park Campground (0/5)
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- By markholloway
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