Elbow Trail at West Bragg Creek

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3.5 miles

Distance

401 ft

Climb

-81 ft

Descent

00:29:59

Avg time

320 ft

Altitude change

4,576 ft

Altitude min

4,936 ft

Altitude max

4,576 ft

Altitude start

4,895 ft

Altitude end

1.7%

Grade

-8.2%

Grade max

22.1%

Grade min

2 miles

Distance climb

4,659 ft

Distance down

2,894 ft

Distance flat

00:29:59

Avg time

Elbow Details

Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

West Bragg Creek
Bragg Creek, Alberta
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
5 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 50 in Mountain Biking
- 70 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Gravel Biking
Global Ranking
#6245 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- #115074 in Mountain Biking
- #245565 in Trail Running
- #115489 in Hiking
- #3533 in Horseback
Hiking SAC Scale

T1 Hiking
Trail Exposure

Normal
Trail Type

Ski Run (Off-Piste)
Snow Grooming

Classic
Bike Type

AM, XC, Gravel
Climb Difficulty

Blue
Physical Rating

Moderate
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
TTFs on Trail

Bridge
Lighting

No
Land Owner

Alberta Forestry and Parks

Elbow connects Sundog Loop and the West Bragg Creek trail system to the Allen Bill trailhead at Highway #66. It runs along the shady east side of Ranger Ridge, before heading southwest to the Elbow River. Elbow is usually combined with Iron Springs to make a loop that includes Sundog Loop, Loggers or East Crystal Line.

In summer this is is multi user trail but expect it to be muddy if the conditions are wet. Drainage is getting better but still far from perfect.

During the winter months (December 1st - March 31st) from the intersection with Sugar Daddy all the way north to Sundog Loop this is exclusively a cross country ski trail. For the rest of the year it is a shared trail for all summer users (hikers, bikers, equestrians).

Access Info

Starts behind the small parking lot on the north side of the highway, opposite Allen Bill. Finishes way north near the WBC parking lot.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

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6 Months

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All

1 rides
Last: Sep 21, 2026

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Elbow Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Jul 30, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/Creston) Jul 30, 2026	Rode only the south portion until boundary ridge, but everything was good on that part.
	Nov 17, 2025 @ 7:46am (America/Edmonton) Nov 17, 2025	Rode the portion of Elbow between Fullerton p lot and Snagmore on Nov 16. 50% damp dirt, 50% compacted snow which will freeze overnight into ice....
	Jun 27, 2023 @ 5:04pm Jun 27, 2023	Mainly tacky or dry with occasional puddle
	Sep 17, 2022 @ 11:19am Sep 17, 2022
	Nov 18, 2021 @ 11:02am Nov 18, 2021	Nov 11, 2021: Trail was partially clear, partially packed snow/ice. Hybrid tires not recommended unless you like taking your bike for a walk