May 2nd: Trails at lower elevations are a mix of bare ground, snow and ice, and higher elevation trails are mainly snow covered, deep in places, with some sun exposed bare spots likely. Winter to summer sign changeover is currently underway, with most trails complete except the Paved trails and a few other areas. Downed trees are likely on many trails not maintained during the winter. Both Lakes are still ice covered, with the exception of the very south end of Lower Lake where flow enters from Upper Lake.
Hiking trails will be partly snow covered, icy in places, with expanding bare spots, especially at lower elevations. Deeper snow will exist at higher elevations.
Be bear aware, as there is a possibility of bears on the trails.
It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
Avalanche hazard is "spring conditions", so be sure to check avalanche.ca while planning your day.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Annual Road Closures:
Highway #40: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14, from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Elkwood & Boulton Creek Ampitheatres: Construction Advisory
Snow Depths:
Highwood Pass: 101cm
Burstall Pass: 139cm
Mud Lake: 77cm
Aster Lake: 150cm
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive
April 29th: Mainly snow covered |
Hiking
|
2.1 km | Open | |
|
Bill Benson
May 2nd: Mainly Bare at top, snow and ice accumulated in shaded area close to the lake |
Hiking
|
0.7 km one-way | Open | |
|
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
April 30th: Snow covered. Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail. |
Hiking
|
4.2 km | Open | |
|
Boulton Creek Interpretive
April 30th: Sign changeover complete. |
Hiking
|
4.9 km | Open | |
|
Burstall Pass
April 30th: Mainly deep snow. Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
7.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Chester Lake
Chester Lake: Closed May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
4.6 km one-way | Closed | |
|
Elbow Lake
April 29th: Snowbound. Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
1.4 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Elk Pass
April 30th: Mainly snow covered, deep in places. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
5.6 km | Open | |
|
High Rockies
April 29th: Mainly snow covered. Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass | Open | |
|
Highwood Meadows
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14. |
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely. |
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Closed | |
|
Lookout
April 29th: Deep snow cover. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.7 km | Open | |
|
Lower Lake
April 29th: Mainly bare with some snow and ice. |
Hiking
|
3.5 km one-way | Open | |
|
Lower Lake Interpretive
April 29th: Mainly snow/ice covered. |
Hiking
|
0.5 km one-way | Open | |
|
Marl Lake Interpretive
April 29th: A mix of bare and snow cover. Sign changeover complete. |
Hiking
|
1.5 km for loop | Open | |
|
Maude-Lawson
April 29th: Deep snow. Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon. |
Hiking
|
7.5 km | Open | |
| Peninsula |
Hiking
|
0.4 km | Open | |
|
Peter Lougheed Paved
April 29: A mix of bare and snow up to 30cm's in some places. Watch out for icy spots. Winter signage still in place. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
12.1 km one-way | Open | |
|
Pocaterra
April 23rd: Bare stretches at lower elevations to snow covered at high elevations. Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
9.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
April 29th: Snowbound Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14. |
Hiking
|
4.5 km | Warning | |
|
Rawson Lake
April 30th: Snow covered. |
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Rock Glacier Interpretive
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14. |
Hiking
|
0.15 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Rockwall
April 30th: Mostly bare with some icy sections. |
Hiking
|
0.5 km | Open | |
|
Three Isle Lake
April 30th: Snowbound Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
10.2 km | Open | |
|
Upper Lake
April 30th: Mainly snow covered. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
15.7 km | Open | |
|
Whiskey Jack
April 24th: Mainly snow covered. Sign changeover in progress. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
William Watson Lodge Access
April 30th: Mostly bare with some icy sections. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Open |
