Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Sandy McNabb

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Updated: May 03, 2025

Updated: May 03, 2025 | Print Report

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

    May 2nd: Trails are drying out, but there could be some snow lingering in shaded areas. Sun exposed trails will dry sooner, but may have wet and muddy sections. Traction devices are recommended.

    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.

    Wildlife in the region is active. Practice wildlife safety. 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.

    At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. Bring plenty of water, snacks and multiple clothing layers.

    Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

     

     

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • 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.
    • Dogs must be on-leash within the Provincial Park and Wildland Provincial Park.
    • Practice wildlife safety. 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
    • Potable water at the Sheep Ranger Admin RV Dump-station will not be available to the public until further notice

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Balsam Link 1.3 km Open
Curtains

Curtains are closed

 		0.4 km Open
Death Valley Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 12.5 km one-way Open
Death Valley Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.4 km Open
Fenceline Hiking Hiking Open
Foran Grade Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding Open
Loggers 4.6 km Open
Loggers Connector 0.5 km Open
Long Prairie Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 0.4 km Open
Long Prairie Loop Hiking Hiking Open
Long Prairie Ridge Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.2 km Open
Lookout Connector 0.6 km Open
Macabee Connector 0.9 km Open
Macabee Loop 3.3 km Open
Meadow Connector 0.5 km Open
Meadow Link Open
Meadow Loop Open
Pine Ridge Connector Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 0.2 km Open
Pine Ridge Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 7.6 km Warning
Sandy McNabb Connector 0.7 km Open
Sandy McNabb Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.7 km Open
Sandy McNabb Loop Open
Sheep

Warning: The trail through the private property (located between the north face of Gibraltar Mountain on the south end and Burns Creek on the north end) was heavily damaged in 2013 and is not passable at this time.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding South Section Sandy McNabb to Burns Private Land 27.5 km; North Section: Big Elbow Trail to Burns Private Land 8.6 km Warning