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Elbow River Loop via Prairie Creek Trail

based on 46 tracks & routes #65 hike out of 126 in
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7.5 mi
Distance
4 hrs 13 min
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terrain
837 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail in Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area.

This trail goes by elbow falls and Elbow River.

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    4 years, 2 months ago
    Nice little hike. Quick access from south Calgary, pretty scenery.
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Anonymous User 4 years, 4 months ago
Prairie Creek Return via Prairie Link Powderface
Started off via Prairie Creek. Returned via Prairie Link and Powderface creek to Highway 66.
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