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

Thin snow coverage with brush and uneven surfaces.

Groomed Dec 2nd - good conditions

Groomed Dec 2nd - good conditions

Expect trail conditions to be wet with some deep puddles.  

Watch for Hazards.

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

Snowmobile packed inside the Range.

Dec 2: Ski trail groomed from Golf Course to Mt Kidd.

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. 

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.

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. 

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31.

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31.

There will be some bumps and uneven surfaces, exposed brush/ground in areas.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec. 1-June. 14 inclusive

Nov 21: Soft user packed snow. Some dirt patches in sun/wind exposed spots.

Improved base but still some early season hazards.

Nov 12: Machine compacted snow

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 11-Apr 30.

Nov 25: Mix of ice, dirt, slush and packed snow.

Thin snow coverage with bumps and brush.

Nov 18: User packed snow.

Deep snow.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

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

Thin snow coverage with bumps, brush and possible ice.

Nov 25: Packed snow and ice patches.

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.

Nov 17: Machine and user compacted snow.

Fat biking permitted from Fullterton Trailhead to Sugar Daddy junction only.

Winter equestrian use permitted from from Fullterton Trailhead to the south Iron Springs junction only.

For snowmobile use

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31. 

Still a thin base, some exposed brush/ground, bumps and uneven surfaces still exist.

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

Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek. 

Some gates along the east fence line maybe locked when cattle are grazing in the fields. Use caution while travelling in this fields. 

Grass is long in certain locations along the east fence line. 

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

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

Nov 21: Firm user compacted snow.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec. 1-June. 14 inclusive

The section of the Freighter Lakeshore Trail between the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation and the Marten River Campground is closed for maintenance.

Frozen Thunder is open as of October 21st. Access from the East side of the construction area (Wax Room Building side with detour).

Morning times reserved for athletes wearing BIBS and with trail pass (7am-12pm). Frozen Thunder is open to the public after 12pm with trail fee in effect from 12pm-5pm, free after 5pm.

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

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.

Warning: No vehicle access from Gorge Creek Day Use Dec. 1-June. 14 inclusive.

Closure: For construction in 2022.

Closure: For construction in 2022.

Closure: For construction in 2022.

A short section of trail is rough due to an old ice flow

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

Goat Creek access is closed.

Warning: No access from Grassi Lakes/Goat Creek.

Updated trail conditions can be found at the Hinton Nordic Centre Website: https://hintonnordic.ca/ 

Horseshoe Canyon Trail was machine packed for snowshoeing.  There are still many large drifts.

Some uneven surfaces and exposed brush/ground still exist.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Nov 18: User packed snow from Iron Creek to Boundary Link.

Nov 25: User compacted snow

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

Jarvis Lake trail has been groomed but not tracked.

Joachim Valley trail is groomed and tracked - it is in fair condition.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec. 1-June. 14 inclusive.

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

Snowcat groomed south of S Sinclair junction; remainder snowmobile rolled on Nov 30. Thin base with bumps and brush.  

Winter Trail Only

Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side.    Pretty good base but will be bumpy and uneven. Use caution for open water and/or ice at the creek.

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 

Thin snow coverage, open water and ice.

Thin snow coverage with uneven surfaces.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 11-Apr 30.

Snowmobile packed.

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.

Snowcat groomed with the exception of the northernmost section, which was roller packed on Nov 24th.  Thin base with uneven surfaces and brush.

Groomed Dec 2nd - good conditions

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Warning: A cougar is actively feeding on a deer carcass in the area.

Nov 18: User packed snow.

Some early season hazards.

Snowmobile packed in mid November.

Warning: Bare section on summit and parts west.

Gates maybe locked along the East fence line of Faraway Trail when cattle are grazing in the 3 Fields. Use caution while travelling in this area. 

Nov 25: User packed snow and bare dirt. Requires creek crossing (not yet frozen) at the bottom end, near Mountain Road.

Thin snow at lower elevations- numerous, bumps, uneven surfaces, brush, open water and ice throughout.  The top third was snowcat groomed  on Nov 30th- from Pocaterra to the bottom of the steepest hill. Use great caution- especially if descending.

Trackset from Packers junction to Lookout junction. The remainder was Snowcat groomed on Dec 2nd. Very thin snow coverage at the bottom increasing with elevation. Some uneven terrain and possible exposed ground.

Thin snow coverage.

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

Open for snowmobile traffic from Dec. 1 - Apr. 30.

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

July 8: New, temporary bridge over Heart Creek

Nov 12: Machine Compacted Snow

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31.

A large rock pulled out of the side hill on half way down the switch back hill and is resting on the trail. 

 Opened Dec 2nd, soft, new snow

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

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Thin snow coverage.

Snowmobile packed on Nov. 15th. Thin snow coverage.

Running Dog Trail west, heading towards the shelter has a large puddle/pond forming. Please use caution and cross at your own risk. 

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Nov 30th - snow machine packed, shallow snow pack, watch for hazards

Thin snow coverage.

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