Elbow Lake (Alberta)
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| Location | Kananaskis, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50°38′23″N 115°00′26″W / 50.63972°N 115.00722°WCoordinates: 50°38′23″N 115°00′26″W / 50.63972°N 115.00722°W |
| Primary outflows | Elbow River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.2 km (0.12 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 2,120 m (6,960 ft) |
Elbow Lake is located in the Elbow Pass north of the Highwood pass in Kananaskis Country[1] in Alberta, Canada. It is most easily accessed from Highway 40 at the Elbow Pass day use area. Elbow Lake lies at an elevation of 2,120 m (6,960 ft) and is the headwater of the Elbow River. There are reports that grizzly bears roam the area and provide a common source of entertainment for visitors.[2]
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Aerial view of Elbow Lake
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Elbow Valley
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[edit] References
- ^ "Elbow Lake near Kananaskis, AB - a hiking and mountain biking trail". http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Elbow-Lake-near-Kananaskis-AB-2183. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
- ^ "Grizzly @ Elbow lake". Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5wfsgyekL. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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