Elbow Falls Family Hike: Sunshine, Sneakers and Big Smiles!
- Young Families Committee
- Aug 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 1
Thank you to every family who laced up, packed the snacks, and joined us for our 2nd Young
Families Hike at Elbow Falls on August 17th!
Huge kudos to our Hike Leaders Kelsey Whiting-Hewlett and Lorrine Remedios. He picked a gorgeous route, set a steady, kid-friendly pace, and somehow managed to keep us all together—even with frequent detours for rock collections, “just one more” creek peek, and the occasional snack-negotiation summit. With kiddos in tow, it was the perfect mix of great exercise and heartfelt connections. New friendships were made, tiny legs went the distance, and parents got that rare blend of fresh air and adult conversation. Wins all around.
Missed this one? Tell it like it is: you missed a good one. But you’re also in luck.
Next Up: Troll Falls — Our 3rd Family Hike on September 28th! Register now!!
Date: Saturday, September 28
Location: Troll Falls (family-friendly and full of “wow” for the little ones)
Spots are limited so we can keep the group safe, supported, and fun for all ages.
Please register in advance to secure your family’s place. Click here to do that now.
Registration for the Hike is required
What to Expect
Location: Troll Falls, Lower and Upper Falls
Difficulty: Easy Family Friendly to the Lower Falls. Moderate difficulty to Upper Falls. NOTE: We will be staying on the main trail.
Duration of hike: 1.5-2.5 hours approximately, however we will stop for a break at the falls
Meeting Point: Stoney trail parking lot off the Nakiska access road.
Itinerary: Meet at 11:30, Lunch and mingle, 12:30 start hike to Lower and Upper Falls
What to bring: lunch, snacks, water
Optional: sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, bear spray/bear bells
Weather Cancelation: If rain on Sunday - hike will be canceled. An Announcement will be made on the WhatsApp GAC Parent Group.
If it rains on Saturday, expect muddy conditions. You may opt for water proof/water repellent shoes.
Directions: from the Stoney Nakoda Casino on the TransCanada, take Highway 40 south for roughly 13.9mi. Turn right onto Mt Allan Drive, signed for Nakiska. Follow this road for 0.6mi, and take the signed right-hand turn for Stoney Trailhead. The road goes down and around to a parking lot.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required
From all of us on the Young Families Committee, thanks for being part of this growing community. See you on the trail at Troll Falls!
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