Trails

Aug 18th: Cleared of downed trees. 

Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

Cougar warning: close encounter with a cougar

Spring Conditions (mix of snow, ice and mud)

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Spring Conditions (mix of snow, ice and mud)

Trail has large section covered by water near grouse and chickadee intersections

Significant flood damage, washouts, damaged bridges, and potentially impassable sections; full loop travel not recommended

Aug 18th: Blown clean of needles and debris.

Warning: Bridge washed out 

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

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

Aug 27: Cleared of downed trees.

Aug 17th: Cleared of downed trees. 

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Bear Warning: A Sow and Cubs in the Area

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

May 3rd: Dirt with occasional mud

Note: Bikes permitted on first 3.5 km of trail ONLY.

Aug 25th: Downed trees removed.

Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free-Ride.  Canadiana is undergoing some trail work, please scout the trail before riding as it will have changed.

Sep 3rd: The split log bridge on the trail around lake has been replaced.

Closed: To reduce environmental degradation 

April 10th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Trail can be accessed from lower Ribbon Creek Day Use parking. No loop option from Ribbon Creek trail. 

Spring Conditions (mix of snow, ice and mud)

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Spring Conditions (mix of snow, ice and mud)

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Warning: The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp and is not recommended.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Partial Closure: Flooding

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Partial Closure: Flooding

April 10th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Curtains are closed

Trail is Single Track, and not mowed in the summer months. 

Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning.

Aug 25th: Downed trees removed. 

Aug 24th: Cleared of downed trees. Creek is still flowing onto trail.

Significant flood damage, washouts, damaged bridges, and potentially impassable sections; full loop travel not recommended

*Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Sep 8th: Expect the trail to be wet. There is a 30m section of water flowing down the trail, between the North Hydroline Trail junction and the Patterson Trail junction. 

The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot.

No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Water is over ankle deep in some location's. 

Bridge under water near springs intersection 

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Trees down on trail making it impassable.

Note: Closed due to flood damage from the June rain event.

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking 

The Spring Creek Trails including the Golf Course Road were packed and groomed today.  Tracksetting was NOT completed due to an insufficient snow base.  Conditions should be considered poor to fair with many thin spots and lots of small branches and needles on the trails. There are also a number of bare spots, including a large one on the road leading into the equestrian campground.  The base is very thin and there is ice under the newly packed snow.  Caution is recommended.

Please avoid the Willow Creek Road as there are forestry crews and heavy equipment working in the area.  

Use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist throughout.  Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

Note: Closed due to flood damage from the June rain event.

Aug 6th: Patches of snow could be present. 

Aug 8th: Trail has been cleared of downed trees.

Bear Warning: A Sow and Cubs in the Area

Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner about half way around.

Bridge under water at intersection near springs trail 

Aug 20th: Closed from Driftwood Day Use Area to Sparrowhawk Day Use Area (at the junction of High Rockies Trail and Sparrowhawk connector), and from Chester Lake Trailhead (at the junction of Burstall Pass connector and High Rockies Trail) to Sawmill Day Use Area due to significant precipitation and high stream flows.

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

Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Spring Conditions (mix of snow, ice and mud)

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Boundary Road, Meadow run, Jarvis Lake Trails, and the cut line are noy tracked and groomed. Trails are not ski ready. Come and glide through the snowy landscapes in Switzer Park, with splendid mountain views.

Alberta Parks offers fantastic cross-country skiing in the Northern Rockies.  The Joachim Valley trail is in very good condition and is groomed to the cabin  Come and connect with nature in Switzer Park. 

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

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Significant flood damage, washouts, damaged bridges, and potentially impassable sections; full loop travel not recommended

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Winter Trail Only - will update once groomed or check Nordic Pulse for live updates 

Always use extra caution on Lookout, especially the steeper South side.  

Large wet spot on the trail system near arrow lakes, heavy beaver presence 

Aug 7th: Downed trees removed. 

Trackset in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Aug 18th: Blown clean of needles and debris. Downed trees removed.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Cougar warning: close encounter with a cougar

Bear Warning: Multiple black bears have been seen feeding on berries in the area. 

 Aug 24th: Downed trees removed. Blown free of needles in late August.

six sets of tracks set.

Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 24.

Sep 4th: Cleared of downed trees. 

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

From Dec 1 - Apr 30, OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires. This restriction DOES NOT apply to snow vehicles.

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. 

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Note: This trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained. Route finding may be required.

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

April 8th:Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Bridge under water at intersection near springs and also at Faraway 

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

TRAIL CLOSED: AFP ordered long term closure for reclamation.

Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning.

Sept 3rd: Mowed and swept free of needles and debris.

This is not a maintained trail.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Sept 3rd: Trail swept and cleared of downed trees.

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

Six sets of tracks set.

Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1 - Apr 30.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

Aug 17th: Downed trees removed.

April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.

 Sep 8th: Cleared of downed trees. 

Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections.

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Note: Ribbon Creek Trail is partially re-routed

Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs.

Note: Bikes are permitted on first 4 km of trail only.

• Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.
• Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.

Trail is flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. 

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Aug 24th: Trail is in good condition.

Aug 13th: Downed trees and debris including needles removed.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Aug 11th: Some flooding damage around the group camp.

Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use. Signage may not be up to date and hazards may exist along the trail.

Sep 8th: Downed trees removed.

Rummel Lake Backcountry Campground: CLOSED Apr 1 - Dec 18.