May 2nd: Trails are drying out, particularly at lower elevations and on south facing slopes. Trails on the north side of the valley will have long dry stretches with areas that are very muddy and wet. Please give these areas time to dry to minimize damage.
It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
Be Bear Aware - bears are awake and active at this time. Practice wildlife safety. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day.
Be aware of closures and avalanche risks in the area and check advisories before you go.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bow Corridor Trail
Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.
|
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
7.4 km one-way | Warning | |
| Bow River Interpretive |
Hiking
|
2.1 km one-way | Open | |
| Bow Valley Paved |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
4.2 km one-way | Open | |
Centennial Ridge
|
Hiking
|
From Ribbon Creek: 6.8 km to Mt Allan summit and 17.5 km to Wind Valley | Closed | |
| Elk Flats |
Hiking
|
1.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Flowing Water Interpretive |
Hiking
|
2.0 km return | Open | |
| Grotto Creek Canyon |
Hiking
|
2.1 km one-way | Open | |
|
Heart Creek Interpretive
|
Hiking
|
1.3 km one-way | Open | |
| Jewell Pass |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
2.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Many Springs Interpretive |
Hiking
|
1.3 km | Open | |
| Middle Lake Interpretive |
Hiking
|
2.0 km | Open | |
| Montane Interpretive |
Hiking
|
1.5 km | Open | |
| Moraine Interpretive |
Hiking
|
1.1 km one-way | Open | |
| Prairie View |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | |
| Quaite Creek |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
5.7 km one-way to Jewell Pass | Open | |
|
Razors Edge
Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | |
| Skogan Pass |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley | Open | |
|
Stoney
Closed Apr 15 - Jun 15 from Jewel Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary, including Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
22.5 km one-way | Partially Closed | |
|
Windy Viewpoint
West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep. |
Hiking
|
5.4 km | Closed | |
| Yamnuska Climbers' Access Route |
Hiking
|
2.1km one-way | Open | |
|
Yamnuska East Ridge
Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail. |
Hiking
|
3.6 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Yamnuska Scramble Route
Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail. |
Hiking
|
10.2km return | Warning | |
|
Yamnuska West Col
Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail. |
Hiking
|
4.0 km | Warning |
