Aug 4: Snow-free. Downed trees removed.

Aug 11: Bear closure due to multiple grizzly bears frequenting the area.

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

Expect trail conditions to be wet with some deep puddles.  

Watch for Hazards.

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 5: Snow-free. Downed trees removed.

Aug 5: Snow-free. Downed trees removed.

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

Section of trail starting at staging area had deep water, may be muddy and slippery. Cross only at your own risk - in summer

With recent rains, expect trail conditions to be wet with some deep puddles around geese and bog area. 

Sections are Wet and Muddy, proceed with caution 

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

The Section from Waskehegan and east of JJ intersection all the way to dynamite lodge is open and cleared.

Blackfoot west between Wapiti and Baker Springs has had flooding on trail and at the approach just before the bridge. proceed with caution, may still be wet. 

Section around Geese and Bog lake has high water - heavy beaver action - watch for felled trees

Caution - wagons and sleighs not recommended on the portion of trail heading north from the staging area along the inner east trail heading toward the the north park boundary. Trail can be narrow and steep. 

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 11: Snow Free

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

Aug 8: Dry. Downed trees removed.

Closure: From the junction of Montane Trail and Lady MacDonald Trail upstream for approximately 1 km, until further notice. For blasting relating to the Cougar Creek Flood Project. 

Closure: Closed for summer use between Crystal Link #1 and #2 as it crosses a bog

No longer groomed.

Beaver Dam creating a wet spot, maybe impassable 

There are two wet spots along the trail. It is still passable, one spot is deeper than it looks with beaver trenching.

July 18: Bare. Downed trees removed.

Closure: For construction until November, 2022 between Elbow Pass Day Use Area and Elbow Lake.

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 9: Snow-free. Downed trees removed.

Please note: The stove inside Faraway Shelter is currently unavailable. The outside firepit is still accessible. 

A section of the Freighter Lakeshore Trail between the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation and the Lily Creek Group Use area is closed because the bridge over Lily Creek is unsafe and has been closed.

July 21: Snowy sections above Lillian Lake

Proceed with caution when riding along and crossing the paved roller ski
loop. Yield to roller skiers at all times.

Closure: For construction, from the Goat Creek Day Use Area to the High Rockies Trail intersection (Banff National Park Boundary) for 2022. The High Rockies Trail is still accessible via Goat Creek Trail from Banff National Park.

Closure: For construction in 2022.

Closure: For construction in 2022.

July 21: Snowy sections.

Note: The junction is at Lower Galatea Lake, after Lillian Lake.

Closure: For construction in 2022.

Warning: Construction advisory - flood mitigation project on Heart Creek upstream of Highway 1. 

Aug 3: Dry with muddy patches. Goat Creek access is closed.

Aug 5: Snow free.

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

Jarvis Lake trails are groomed and tracked- in good to great condition.

Joachim Valley trail is groomed and tracked - it is in good to great condition.

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

Closure: Until further notice (likely all summer) for construction.

infrastructure damaged from flooding, but safe to use.

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 5: Snow free. Downed trees removed.

Flooding and wet spots all along trail. Grass maybe tall in sections. 

Beaver trenching is at the bottom of the hill between Wanisan and Detour. Proceed slowly and with caution. 

Another large wet and muddy spot is located between Hare and Wanisan 

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 4: Snow free. Downed trees removed.

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 4: Snow free. Downed trees removed.

Trail Wet - Watch for mud

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 4: Snow-free. Downed trees removed.

This trail was heavily damaged in the 2013 flood; expect washouts and challenging travel

Six sets of tracks set.

Aug 7: Mainly good condition with some wet/muddy sections to cross along the way

Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground (Aug 7): Snow-free.

From December 1 to April 30 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.

Watch for mud and puddles.

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

Warning: Creek crossing is required at halfway point.

Warning: Creek crossing at the bottom, near Mountain Road.

Multiple Bears in the area.

Aug 11: Dry. Downed trees removed.

Bear Closure - Closed from Canyon access road to Elkwood Campground due to 4 grizzlies in the area

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 5: Downed trees removed. 

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 5: Snow-free. Downed trees removed.

Note: This report is NOT for the Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque trails

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow and slippery conditions.

Aug 5: Snow free.

July 8: New, temporary bridge over Heart Creek

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Bear Warning: Surprise encounter with Grizzly Bear - bear spray deployed

Aug 4: Mostly dry, except for very wet/muddy spots. Downed trees removed.

Closure: For construction in 2022.

July 21: Snowy sections above Ribbon Lake. Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs. 

Note: Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY.

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

Closure: For construction in 2022.

Bear Warning - Large number of bears feeding on berries in the area

Aug 5: Snow-free. Downed trees removed.

Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use.

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.

Warning: Not recommended for summer use because the route crosses several wet areas.