Elbow Pass
Mountain pass in Alberta, Canada
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Elbow Pass is the mountain pass between the Highwood and Elbow areas in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. It contains Elbow Lake which is the headwaters of the Elbow River.
LocationKananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada
| Elbow Pass | |
|---|---|
Elbow Pass viewed from above Desolation Flat | |
| Elevation | 2,088 metres (6,850 ft)[1] |
| Location | Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada |
| Range | Misty Range |
| Coordinates | 50°38′08″N 115°00′42″W[2] |
| Topo map | NTS 82J11 Kananaskis Lakes[2] |
  Location of Elbow Pass in SW Alberta | |
The pass is formed between Mount Rae of the Misty Range and Gap Mountain of the Opal Range.[3]
Good hiking and mountain biking routes connect the Little Elbow Recreation Area at the end of Highway 66 to the Highwood Pass area on Bighorn Highway.
