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Little Elbow Trail to Tombstone Lakes loop

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Alberta

Kananaskis

Little Elbow Trail to Tombstone Lakes loop

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Little Elbow Trail to Tombstone Lakes loop

11:26

40.8km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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43 m

Harold Chapman Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses over the Little Elbow River and connects to many area trails. You can pick up the Little or Big Elbow Trail as well as the Mount Glasgow North Route and Whitehorse Trail.

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621 m

Little Elbow Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Little Elbow Trail is a relatively flat and wide trail that is a good option for families and beginners to get out and explore the beauty of Kananaskis Country …

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17.9 km

Small bridge over the Little Elbow River

Highlight • Bridge

Once you cross, the wide fire road transitions into the more technical, rooted path leading up to the alpine Tombstone Lakes. During spring runoff or after a heavy mountain storm, …

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20.0 km

Tombstone Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The Tombstone Lakes are two small alpine lakes beneath Tombstone Peak and Tombstone South. They are a scenic, remote-feeling spot to rest before continuing on your hike.

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40.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

7.87 km

403 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

5.01 km

656 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

23°C

12°C

72 %

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Little Elbow Trail to Tombstone Lakes loop

Harold Chapman Bridge

Little Elbow Trail

Small bridge over the Little Elbow River

Tombstone Lakes

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