Bow Valley | Trail Report | Kananaskis Country

Updated: September 10, 2026

Updated: September 10, 2026 | Print Report

Sep 10th: Expect the trails to be wet from the recent rainy days. Cold nights and warm days are a reminder that the season is changing. Come prepared for a variety of conditions and note that the days are now growing shorter.

Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

Notes:

Practice wildlife safety. Bears are up and active. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
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.
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.

Warnings:

Many Springs Interpretive Trail: Bear
Three Sisters Campground: Bear
Horseshoe Loop Trail: Bear
YMCA Camp Chief Hector: Bear
Heart Creek, Heart Creek Bunker, and Trans Canada Trail: Bear

Maps

Bow & Kananaskis Valleys Trail Map

Trail Weather

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Sep 10 @ 12:34 PM

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Bow Corridor Trail Bear Warning: A Sow and Cubs in the Area	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	7.4 km one-way	Warning
Bow River Interpretive	Hiking	2.1 km one-way	Open
Bow Valley Paved	Biking/Cycling E-bikes 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	Open
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 Bear Warning: A Sow and Cubs in the Area	Hiking	1.3 km one-way	Warning
Jewell Pass	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	2.9 km one-way	Open
Many Springs Interpretive Bear Warning: Multiple black bears have been seen feeding on berries in the area.	Hiking	1.3 km	Warning
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 E-bikes Hiking	6.6 km one-way to viewpoint	Open
Quaite Creek	Biking/Cycling E-bikes 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 E-bikes Hiking	6.6 km one-way to viewpoint	Open
Skogan Pass	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley	Open
Stoney Rough areas due to erosion from rain event in July.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	22.5 km one-way	Warning
Windy Viewpoint	Hiking	5.4 km	Open
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	Open
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	Open
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	Open