Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Jan 25th - hard packed with some icy spots

Jan 25th - hard packed with some icy spots

Watch for Hazards.

Closed due to presence of cattle.

Double set tracks - skiers only 

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

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

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. 

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Some icy sections exist due to lack of new snow. 

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Closed due to presence of cattle.

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Still a little exposed brush and some ice in some areas. 

Set with a single ski track currently

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Jan 25th- hard packed with potential icy spots

Shared trail with all winter users. All uphill traffic should stay to the right.

There was an ice or slush flow in the meadow south of Rolly Rd junction.  This was covered but could resurface.

No longer groomed.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Double Set Tracks = Skiers Only 

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Fat biking is permitted on this trail from Fullterton Trailhead to Sugar Daddy junction only.
Winter equestrian use is permitted on this trail from from Fullterton Trailhead to the south Iron Springs junction only.

The lower viewpoint and picnic area remains open. The loop portion of the trail to the upper viewpoint is closed due to icy/dangerous winter conditions.

For snowmobile use

Elbow Loop Public Recreation Trail is open for snowmobiles Jan. 1 to March 31 conditions permitting. 

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

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

Elkwood Loop is in good shape and well packed.

Trail is double trackset in the winter. All non-skiers are asked to stay off set tracks.

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

Single Track Set = Multiuse 

Ice paths can be found at Elk Island National Park, Sherwood Park and Edmonton. 

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

No vehicle access to Willow Rock Campground.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Set with a single ski track currently

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Grassi Lakes Interpretive trail (hard trail) has been closed for the seasonal closure due to unsafe, icy conditions.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Trail is single track set in the winter for cross country skiing. All non-skiers must stay off set track.

Construction advisory - flood mitigation project on Heart Creek upstream of Highway 1. More Info.

Single Track Set = Multiuse 

Access across the base of RCR’s Nakiska Resort on Hidden is currently blocked by fencing due to the requirement to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization records to access the resort. Skiers using Hidden Trail out of Ribbon Creek parking lot are encouraged to turn right on Skogan Pass trail 0.4 km from the trailhead or, upon getting to the fence, traverse through the parking lot and show proof of vaccination to proceed. 

Annual Seasonal Closure. Please note that there is a 1.0 km bypass trail around the bridge closure.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Lots of thin spots

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

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

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

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

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Shared trail by all winter users. Non-skiers must stay off set tracks.

Still a little exposed brush and some ice in some areas. 

Winter Trail Only

Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Some work was done to cover the water crossing as the water was fully across the trail again.  Hopefully it holds this time, but it could shrink or turn into ice, slush, or open water.  The trackset has been cut in both directions approaching this area (about 200m west of the KLT), and a "water crossing" sign has been placed above it.

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Six sets of tracks set.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Still some exposed brush and some bumps in a few areas. Trackset from the Visitor Center to Lodgepole on Jan 24th. 

Only the version southern 0.7 km portion of Merlin View permits equestrian traffic in the winter months as part of the 2019-2021 pilot north winter equestrian route.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Jan 25th- hard packed with potential icy spots

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

In partnership with the Canmore Trail Alliance, trail tread improvements are ongoing on the Montane Traverse. Primary work includes realignment of 125 m of the 'golf course climb' to create a sustainable grade, reducing from 20% to 12%.

Some icy sections exist due to lack of new snow. 

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Mountain road will be closed from the West Bragg Creek parking lot to km 1.5 for construction work.

Set with a single ski track currently

Wet and muddy sections 

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Set with a single ski track currently

Set with a single ski track currently

Creek crossing is required

Creek crossing is required

Still some minimal exposed brush, and the usual troubled area, starting at the "most difficult" sign if descending, and extending for about 400m or so, has a few large dips and small bumps.  There was also an ice flow in this section that was covered (about 80m below the usual ice flow), but could get to the surface quickly.

Trackset from P Hut to Packers in the early hours of Jan 22nd, the remainder just before midnight on the 22nd.

Six sets of tracks set.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Open for snowmobile traffic from December 1 - April 30.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Trail is double track set.

Jan 25th - hard packed with some icy spots

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

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Six sets of tracks set.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Jan 25th - hard packed / icy

Some icy spots

Double Set Tracks - Skiers Only 

Still some uneven surfaces and exposed brush.

There will be no ice rink in the 2021-2022 winter season at Miquelon.

Two ice flows exists on Lower Skogan opposite the Nakiska maintenance shop