Sulphur Springs Trail

This trail, along with the Diamond T Loop which starts at the same point, are very popular trails for mountain biking. Both are rolling trails and are very open. During the spring the meadows are full of wild flowers.

Within about 20 meters of the trailhead is the first intersection, keep to the left and parallel the highway for 1.3 kilometres on the Elbow Trail. At the first intersection of the Elbow Valley Trail and the Sulphur Springs Trail you will see a sign for the Sulphur Springs trail that gradually climbs away from highway #66. You will also see a bridge to your left (west). This bridge is part of the Elbow Trail and you will cross it as you return.

Turn to the right at this first intersection of the Elbow and Sulphur Springs Trail and head up the Sulphur Springs Trail. As you climb on the Sulphur trail you will cross the Moose Moutain Road (watch for cars) approximately 5.6 kilometers from the trailhead. The trail opens after you cross Moose Mountain Road and you will see Prairie Mountain to the west and Moose Mountain to the northwest.

Once you have crossed Moose Mountain Road you continue to climb for a short distance before descending to the intersection of the Sulphur Springs Trail and the Elbow Valley Trail. Head to the left on the Elbow Valley Trail to return home. It is well marked as is the rest of this trail. I assume that it is because this is such a popular bike trail and it is easy to get lost if you are ripping along. It is approximately 5.8 kilometers from the second intersection of the Sulphur Springs/Elbow trails back to the parking lot. Along the was you will cross Moose Mountain Road again. Ensure that you stay on Elbow Trail the entire way back. The return leg of the Elbow Trail intersects with the Riverview trail which will take you to highway #66 approximately 2 kilometers short of your vehicle.

The GPS track for this hike can be downloaded via the file attached to this post. Go to the "About" page for directions prior to download or use of this data. Please submit your feedback and let me know your thoughts on the hike. If you have the GPS data for other hikes in Alberta please send it along with a couple pictures to chris[at]hikealberta[dot]com.