West Bragg Creek

Kananaskis Country

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.

Alberta Forestry and Parks, in partnership with Bragg Creek Trails, is developing a new trails plan for the West Bragg Creek area.
Visit www.Alberta.ca/WBCtrails for more information.

May 2nd: South facing sun exposed trails are mostly clear of snow, but there are many areas of soft mud. Northern aspect trails still have melting snow around the tread keeping the soil wet and prone to damage. Please avoid travel on trails if you are leaving ruts or visible footprints.

It is spring transition time at the West Bragg Creek trails. When there is a good overnight freeze, the wet dirt will firm up enough to provide good travel conditions for early morning rides or hikes. But if there is only a short period of freezing or no overnight freeze, the trails will be soft or muddy all day. Travel on wet, muddy trails can lead to trail damage. Check the WBC weather station before heading out, to confirm that there was a sufficient overnight freeze for early morning trail use. For most of the day, you should anticipate wet and soft conditions.

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.

Be Bear Aware - bears are awake and active at this time. Practice wildlife safety. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.

At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a lifesaver. Bring plenty of water, snacks and multiple clothing layers.

The Bragg Creek Trails group asks users to check their website for detailed condition reports before choosing their route. Ensuring you are using the correct trails at the correct times, helps to preserve trail tread and aids in preserving the hard work of volunteers and staff.

Notes:

Dogs must be on-leash within the Provincial Recreation Area
The georeferenced maps at right can be downloaded and used on Apps such as Avenza to follow your position while on trail.
There is now a free public cellular hotspot immediately south of the Trails Centre at the West Bragg Creek Parking Lot, which enables visitors to make emergency and non-emergency calls.
The All Season Trails system was created in partnership with the Government of Alberta and the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association (GBCTA), recently rebranded as Bragg Creek Trails. Please visit the Bragg Creek Trails website to learn more.
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, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

Maps

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Bobcat	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	4.2 km	Open
Boundary Horse	Hiking Horseback Riding	4.3 km	Open
Boundary Ridge	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	5.2 km	Open
Braggin Rights	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	0.7 km	Open
Chickadee Loop	Hiking		Open
Crystal Line - East	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Crystal Line - Middle Warning: The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp and is not recommended.	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Warning
Crystal Line - West	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	3.1 km	Open
Demi-Tel	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	2.3 km	Open
Disconnect	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	1.6 km	Open
Elbow	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	4.6 km	Open
Fullerton Loop April 26th: Mostly bare dirt, with some ice and muddy patches.	Hiking	6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail)	Open
Hostel Loop	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Hostel Meadow Loop	Hiking	0.3 km	Open
Iron Creek	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	1.9 km	Open
Iron Springs	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Loggers Loop	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Long Distance	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	8.6 km	Open
Merlin View	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	6.1 km	Open
Moose	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Open
Moose Connector	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Moose Loop	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Mountain Road	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Mountain View	Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Open
Mountain View West	Hiking Horseback Riding	3.8 km	Open
Old Hostel Road	Hiking	0.8 km	Open
Old Shell Road	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Open
Ranger Summit	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	4.2 km	Open
Reconnect	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	1.4 km	Open
Ridgeback	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	8.8 km	Open
Snagmore	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding Trail Running	5.0 km	Open
Snakes and Ladders	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	4.6 km	Open
Snowshoe Hare East Warning: Not recommended for summer use because the route crosses several sensitive wet areas.	Hiking		Warning / Wet
Snowshoe Hare West	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	2.4 one-way km	Open
Snowy Owl	Hiking Horseback Riding	6.6 km	Open
Snowy Shortcut	Biking/Cycling Hiking	0.6 km	Open
Strange Brew	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Sugar Daddy	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	3.6 km	Open
Sugar Mama	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	3.5 km	Open
Sundog	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Telephone Loop East	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Telephone Loop West	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Tom Snow	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	27.3 km	Open
Whitetail	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding		Open

West Bragg Creek

Kananaskis Country

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