Bow Valley Provincial Park

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A controlled access zone will be in place in Kananaskis from June 10–18 for the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.
Travel and recreation may also be affected before and after. Check for closures before you go. More info: AlbertaParks.ca/G7

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Trail Length Season Permitted Activities (Legend) Status
Bow Valley Paved 4.2 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Open
Easy Flowing Water Interpretive 2.0 km return Year-Round Hiking Hiking Open
Intermediate Heart Creek Interpretive

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. 

 

 1.3 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Hiking Warning
Jewell Pass 2.9 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Hiking OHVing Open
Many Springs Interpretive

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

 1.3 km Year-Round Hiking Hiking Warning
Easy Middle Lake Interpretive 2.0 km Year-Round Hiking Hiking Open
Easy Montane Interpretive 1.5 km Year-Round Hiking Hiking Open
Prairie View 6.6 km one-way to viewpoint Year-Round Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Open
Stoney 22.5 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Fat Biking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Bow River Interpretive

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

 2.1 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Hiking Warning
Easy Elk Flats 1.9 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Hiking Open
Intermediate Moraine Interpretive 1.1 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Hiking Open
Quaite Creek 5.7 km one-way to Jewell Pass Year-Round Hiking Fat Biking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Open

Safety

Avalanche Reports
Backcountry Safety
Minimizing Impacts
Wildlife