Canmore and Area

Kananaskis Country

Updated: March 26, 2025

Updated: March 26, 2025 | Print Report

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

March 25th: Expect the trails to be snow covered with icy sections in the morning and conditions becoming soft and muddy with the warmer temperatures. Traction devices are recommended.

At anytime come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change throughout the day.

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

Closures:

Benchlands West (Canmore): Construction Closure
Grassi Lakes Interpretive Trail: Seasonal
Pigeon Mountain: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.
West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
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.
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 socks.

Trail Name	Length	Status	Keywords
Cloudline A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area. An ice flow has developed over one of the bridges on the east descent / ascent of Cloudline. Caution is required moving over this part of the trail.	5.0 km	Warning	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Trail Running Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Clubhouse Cuttoff Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	0.8 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Douglas Fir Bench Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.	1.6 km one-way	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Goat Creek	19.3 km one-way	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike
Grassi Lakes Interpretive Trail is closed for the winter season due to hazardous ice flows and conditions. Please use Grassi Lakes Upper trail to access the lakes.	1.9 km	Closed	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grassi Lakes Upper Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without.	1.9 km	Warning / Icy	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Ha Ling	3.5 km to the saddle; 3.9 km to the summit	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Harvie Heights Ridge Traverse Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	1.0 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Highline A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.	8.0 km	Warning	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Horseshoe Loop	4.8 km	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Johnny's Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	1.5 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Meander Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	2.0 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Middle Sister Access	1.9km	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Trail Running Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Montane Cutoff Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	1.6 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Montane Traverse Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	7.7 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Rocky Mountain Legacy Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	20 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Tibitts Quarry Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.	2.1 km	Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane

Canmore and Area

Kananaskis Country