Peter Lougheed Area - MTB Trails

Arguably the most scenic area in Kananaskis, centered on Peter Lougheed Provincial Park which encompasses the beautiful Kananaskis Lakes. This area is a popular tourist destination, expect crowds during peak season. All trails are X-Country and usually ride-able from mid June - mid October.
Full Trail descriptions coming soon...
Name                                                           
1. Pocaterra - Whiskey Jack Loop
2. Kananaskis Fire Lookout
3. Headwaters of the Elbow
4. Elk Pass & Elk Lakes Prov. Park
Distance
25km
35.4km
14.6km
19.4km
Elev Gain
 
 
 
 
Time
2-5 Hrs
3-5 Hrs
2-5 Hrs
4-6 Hrs
Phys/Tech
2 / 2
3 /2
2 / 2
3 / 2
  • Distance - car to car distance except for traverses or trails that terminate at the start of another trail
  • Elevation Gain - total elevation gain
  • Downhill Trails have negative elevation gains
  • Time - car to car time exception for traverses or trails that terminate at the start of another trail
  • Physical / Technical - difficulty based on a scale of 5, with 1 being easiest and 5 being hardest

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