Troll Falls – Heart Creek loop from Stoney Creek Provincial Recreation Area

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Troll Falls – Heart Creek loop from Stoney Creek Provincial Recreation Area

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Troll Falls – Heart Creek loop from Stoney Creek Provincial Recreation Area

05:55

59.0km

1,350m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.9 km for 135 m

Waypoints

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11.7 km

Kananaskis River Crossing

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In order to reach the trails to Mount Lorette and Mary Barclay's Mountain you will need to cross the Kananaskis River. Depending on the water level this can be difficult …

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17.1 km

Troll Falls

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The Troll Falls look different every time. The water is constantly working on the rocks of the gorge and changing the riverbed of Marmot Creek. The waterfalls got their Scandinavian …

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17.4 km

Upper and Boulder Falls (Marmot Creek)

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Above Troll Falls, you will find other waterfalls worth seeing in the cascades of Marmot Creek Gorge. They are called Marmot, Boulder and Upper Falls. Here the canyon is narrower …

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34.0 km

Mount Lougheed Viewpoint

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This viewpoint is an excellent spot for an unobstructed view of the mountain’s triple summit towering above the Bow Valley. From here, you can see the contours of Lougheed’s rugged faces and appreciate its prominence among the surrounding peaks.

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43.7 km

Heart Creek

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Flowing through a narrow limestone canyon, Heart Creek is the centrepiece of Heart Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It was named after the nearby Heart Mountain, which features a distinctive heart-shaped layer of limestone visible near its summit.

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