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

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

Shallow snow base with early season hazards. 

Closed for Frozen Thunder Roll-Out

Inside of range was groomed.

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

Due to a significant ice flow on the north portion of Bill Milne trail (south of Kovach Pound), this section of trail is closed. 

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

Northwest corner of Blackfoot trail (known as J.J. trail) is closed due to beaver activity, flooding and major damage to bridge.  Impassible.

NOW Open to Wagons and Sleighs  

April 11, 2025 - Blackfoot trail closed from Waskehegan Staging Area to North intersection. New section of trail is muddy with snow and ice cover. Potentally hazardous to equestrian use. 

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Fox Creek.

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

April 5th: Variable snow, with some user traffic.

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

• Closed: April 1st - June 21st for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

Nov. 14th: Snow covered

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base.

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.

Some bare spots forming.

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base.

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

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base.

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base.

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

Curtains are closed

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

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

For snowmobile use

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base.

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

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

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

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

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

Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Boulton.

April 12th: 4cm of fresh snow on a dirt/ice mix.

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking 

Closed for Frozen Thunder Roll-Out

Closed for Frozen Thunder Roll-Out

Trail is closed for the winter season due to hazardous ice flows and conditions. Please use Grassi Lakes Upper trail to access the lakes.

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. 

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

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. 

Possible exposed dirt/rocks at the usual spot- the sharp corner about half way around and the cut off just below.

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.

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

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

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

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

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

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base, with areas of thin, slushy snow or bare patches.

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base.

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base, with areas of thin, slushy snow or bare patches.

Closed due to beaver activity and flooding. Bridge is off its foundation.  Sections impassible. 

Boundary Road, Meadow run, and the cut line are all tracked and groomed.  Trails are in good condition.

The trail is groomed to the cabin and from the road to the railway. Trails are in good condition.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

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

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

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base.

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

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. The South side was not groomed on April 14th due to icy conditions; it was last groomed March 30th.

Some bare spots starting to form.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

Six sets of tracks set.

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

From December 1st to April 30th inclusive, 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.

Trackset from Elkwood to the Visitor Centre on April 9th. The remainder was trackset on April 2nd.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

Downed trees and other debris could exist on trail.

Please see advisories for details on the closure: https://albertaparks.ca/parks/south/cypress-hills-pp/advisories/ 

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base, with areas of thin, slushy snow or bare patches.

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

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

Bare spots near memorial benches just South of where the ski trail leaves campground loop A.

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base, with areas of thin, slushy snow or bare patches.

April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base, with areas of thin, slushy snow or bare patches.

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

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

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Caution - modifications made to jump line - please use the "Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free Ride" protocol.

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

April 3rd: Soft melting snow with some mud sections.

A few ice flows forming (below ice crossing caution sign). Bare spots starting to form on sun exposed aspect's.

Warning: This is not a maintained trail.

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

Trackset from Lynx to Whiskey Jack on April 13th. The remainder was trackset on April 5th. Some icy spots starting to form on sun exposed areas. 

Six sets of tracks set.

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

Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1st - Apr 30th.

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

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

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

April 14th: Snow/Ice with occasional dry dirt in sun exposed areas.

Brush burning in progress.

More details here: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/cypress-hills-pp/advisories/?type=Notice&name=Firesmart-Programs-in-Cypress-Hills-Winter-2025&p=2024-12-23#81586 

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.

April 14th: Wet trail with occasional melting snow in shaded areas.

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.

Warning: 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.

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

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

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

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Some bare spots starting to form.

Six sets of tracks set.

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

Snowshoe Area