Powderface East Ridge – View of Nihahi Ridge loop from Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area
Powderface East Ridge – View of Nihahi Ridge loop from Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area
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Powderface East Ridge – View of Nihahi Ridge loop from Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area
05:17
16.4km
640m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very 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: May 11, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area
Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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3.91 km
Powderface East Ridge
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
6.77 km
View of Nihahi Ridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
8.31 km
View of Nihahi Ridge and Alpine Meadows
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
16.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.65 km
7.24 km
506 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.54 km
5.64 km
1.57 km
1.29 km
344 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,190 m)
Lowest point (1,600 m)
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Thursday 28 May
21°C
10°C
53 %
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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h
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