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Little Elbow Trail – Romulus Backcountry Campground loop from Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area

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Canada

Alberta

Kananaskis

Little Elbow Trail – Romulus Backcountry Campground loop from Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Little Elbow Trail – Romulus Backcountry Campground loop from Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area

03:50

44.5km

760m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 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

Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.66 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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13.2 km

Romulus Backcountry Campground

Highlight • Camping

Located in the Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park, it backcountry campsite has tent pads, food lockers, fire pits, and hitching rails for those on horseback. Set along the Little Elbow River …

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19.9 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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43.4 km

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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44.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

18.9 km

1.21 km

711 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

14.0 km

810 m

434 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 24 June

21°C

8°C

48 %

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Little Elbow Trail

Romulus Backcountry Campground

Small bridge over the Little Elbow River

Harold Chapman Bridge

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