Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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Updated: June 27, 2025

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A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    June 27th: Trails will be wet and muddy from recent rain. Expect snow at around 2000m, with some patches lower down. 

    Expect downed trees due to wet, heavy snow at higher elevations. Travel at these elevations may be difficult until crews can clear trees

    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.

     

    Notes:

    • Be Bear Aware. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
    • Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra clothing.

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Trail Weather

Peter Lougheed
Jun 27 @ 11:59 AM 9 °C

Mostly cloudy.

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive

June 19th: Snow free. Downed trees have been cleared.

 		Hiking Hiking 2.1 km Open
Bill Benson

June 18th: Snow free.

 		Hiking Hiking 0.7 km one-way Open
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive

Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail.

 

 		Hiking Hiking 4.2 km Open
Boulton Creek Interpretive Hiking Hiking 4.9 km Warning
Burstall Pass

June 27th: The lower portion of trail is snow free with snow patches becoming progressively deeper with elevation, with the some completely snow bound sections near border. Creek levels will be very high.

Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 7.4 km one-way Open
Chester Lake

Chester Lake: Annual closure in place for Chester Lake until Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.

June 19th: Snow free and downed trees removed. Lake is ice free. Sign changeover complete

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 4.6 km one-way Closed
Elbow Lake

June 27th: Significant amount of water on the trails around the lake.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 1.4 km one-way Open
Elk Pass

June 27th: Snow free. Some sections are muddy.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 5.6 km Open
High Rockies

Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details.

 

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass Open
Highwood Meadows Hiking Hiking 0.6 km one-way Open
Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive

Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely.

 		Hiking Hiking 0.8 km Closed
Lookout

June 24th: Snow covered. Downed trees have been removed.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.7 km Open
Lower Lake Hiking Hiking 3.5 km one-way Open
Lower Lake Interpretive Hiking Hiking 0.5 km one-way Open
Marl Lake Interpretive

June 24th: Downed trees have been removed. 

 		Hiking Hiking 1.5 km for loop Open
Maude-Lawson

June 26th: Snow patches remain at higher elevations. Downed trees have been removed.

Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon.

 		Hiking Hiking 7.5 km Open
Peninsula Hiking Hiking 0.4 km Open
Peter Lougheed Paved

 

 

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 12.1 km one-way Open
Pocaterra

June 24th: Snow covered along two thirds of the trail. Downed trees have been removed.

Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 9.9 km one-way Open
Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive

June 27th: Expect the trail to be wet and slippery.

 

 		Hiking Hiking 4.5 km Open
Rawson Lake Hiking Hiking 3.9 km one-way Open
Rock Glacier Interpretive Hiking Hiking 0.15 km one-way Open
Rockwall Hiking Hiking 0.5 km Open
Spruce Road Hiking Hiking 0.8 km Open
Three Isle Lake

June 27th: Mostly snow free. One large patch of snow is present at the top of the headwall. Downed trees have been removed.

Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 10.2 km Open
Upper Lake Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 15.7 km Open
Whiskey Jack Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 3.9 km one-way Open
William Watson Lodge Access Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.6 km one-way Open