Alberta · Hiking

Pony Link Trail

2.1 mi
round trip
1,209 ft
climb
5,843 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pony Link Trail is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 5,360 ft and 5,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Mount Kidd RV Park, about 14 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Powderface Ridge, Link Hill and Mustang Hills. Elbow Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Beaver Flats Campground and Little Elbow Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 11 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Pony Link Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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