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Nihahi Creek Canyon via Little Elbow Trail and Mount Fullerton Route

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Canada

Alberta

Kananaskis

Nihahi Creek Canyon via Little Elbow Trail and Mount Fullerton Route

Moderate

5.0

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Nihahi Creek Canyon via Little Elbow Trail and Mount Fullerton Route

04:08

14.9km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: June 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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606 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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1.18 km

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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7.44 km

Nihahi Creek

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Flowing from the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, Nihahi Creek cuts through forest, gravel flats, and canyon walls as it descends towards the Sheep River watershed. The clear, fast-moving …

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14.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

6.71 km

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

7.12 km

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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Little Elbow Trail

Nihahi Creek

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