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Elk PassTrail 15 This route takes you to the Alberta/BC bor der via Hydroline a 5.8 km long trail; 222 m of elevation gain. Y ou will have a view of Lower Kananaskis Lake and the surrounding mountains. Some portions of this trail cr oss Elk or share ski trails, so please stay on the edge of the Pass Lookout trails, and yield to oncoming skiers. No dogs allowed. Elk Pass 5.8 Wildlife Sightings Alberta To report a sighting of a bear or a cougar , Patterson please call Kananaskis Dispatch at 403-591-7755. Tyrwhitt Elk Pass Emergency Alberta Elk If you require Fire, Ambulance, Police or Mountain Rescue Lakes assistance, immediately call 9-1-1. T ell the operator you have Provincial an emergency in Kananaskis Country . Park (BC)