Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Bow Valley

Updated: September 21, 2023

Updated: September 21, 2023 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    Notes:

    • Bears, Elk and other Wildlife in the region are active. 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary.
    • Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.
    • Please note that many official summer hiking trails are not maintained over the winter, and may still be in early-season condition.

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Status Keywords
Bow River Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Bow Valley Paved E-bike Pilot Project
Hiking Biking E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Centennial Ridge
 
Hiking Open Hiking Duane
Elk Flats
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Flowing Water Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grotto Creek Canyon
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Heart Creek Interpretive
Warning: Construction advisory - flood mitigation project on Heart Creek upstream of Highway 1.
Hiking Warning Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Jewell Pass
Hiking Biking Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Many Springs Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Middle Lake Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Montane Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Moraine Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Prairie View
Hiking Biking Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Quaite Creek
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Razors Edge
If choosing to hike this trail, exercise extreme caution and be aware that bikers may be traveling at high speed on downhill sections.
Hiking Biking Warning Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Skogan Pass
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding Duane
Stoney E-bike Pilot Project
Hiking Biking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Windy Viewpoint
Hiking Open Hiking
Yamnuska Climbers' Access Route
Hiking Open Hiking Duane
Yamnuska East Ridge
Hiking Open Hiking
Yamnuska Scramble Route
Hiking Open Hiking Duane