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Elk Lakes Cabin

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Elk Lakes Cabin

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Elk Lakes Provincial Park

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    1. Elk Lakes Cabin via Alberta Side — Elk Lakes Provincial Park

    17.9km

    05:03

    370m

    370m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    November 7, 2025

    Elk Lakes Cabin is a cozy, backcountry retreat nestled in the subalpine forest just west of the Continental Divide. Built and maintained by the Alpine Club of Canada, the cabin is a rustic but well-equipped base for year-round adventures, with sleeping platforms, a wood stove, propane cooktops, and a nearby outhouse. Although remote, the cabin is accessible via an 11-kilometre hike or ski from Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta, making it a popular destination for hikers in the summer and ski tourers in the winter. With no running water or electricity, visitors melt snow or draw from nearby lakes, embracing self-sufficiency that matches the wild beauty of the surrounding landscape.

    **Reservations for Elk Lakes Cabin can be made through the Alpine Club of Canada’s website here: alpineclubofcanada.ca/hut/elk-lakes-cabin

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      Elevation 1,710 m

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      Location: Area A (Upper Flathead/Elk Valley), British Columbia, Canada

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