Suphur Springs and Elbow Valley Loop - Thu, Apr 23 2026

Suphur Springs and Elbow Valley Loop (4/23/2026)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Mid. Week Hike

Event Location:

Calgary

Dist. and Elev.:

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Apr 23 2026 11:00 AM

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 20 2026 5:00:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 23 2026 8:00:00 AM

Trail Return Distance:

12.2 km

Trail Elevation Gain:

484 m

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Kate B
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Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Itinerary:

Called a classic spring tune-up hike! The Sulphur Springs Trail gets its name from a small tributary fed by sulfurous springs which pour out of a 1930’s well casing. We’ll begin at the Station Flats Parking Lot at 11 am, hiking the Elbow Valley Trail, branching off onto Sulphur Springs trail. Along this section of the trail we’ll slowly climb through undulating terrain and forest, with some views along the way, crossing various cut-lines and the sulfurous stream. Once we cross Moose Mountain Road we’ll climb to the top of a viewpoint. Coming down, we’ll rejoin the Elbow Valley Trail, with two more mountain views along the way before reaching our cars.

Required Items to Bring:
A Pack with water, lunch, and/or snack. Water resistant footwear (it will be wet and muddy!), micro spikes, gaiters, poles

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Park at Station Flats in Kananaskis Country: 32 minutes/49 km west of South Calgary; located west of Bragg Creek along Highway 22 (which becomes Highway 66 just south of Bragg Creek). As this is a hike in Kananaskis Country, please ensure you have a parking permit for your car by buying a Kananaskis Conservation Pass online.

Notes:

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