Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Heart Mountain

Select roads, campgrounds, day-use areas, trails, and areas of Kananaskis Country will be temporarily closed before, during, and after the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in June. Check for closures before you go.

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
    Construction Closure - Junkyard Climbing Area Construction Closure - Junkyard Climbing Area Construction Advisory - Bow Valley Community Fire Guard Construction Advisory - Bow Valley Community Fire Guard Closure - Grassi Lakes Climbing Area Owl Nesting Closure - Grassi Lakes Climbing Area Owl Nesting Wildlife Warning - Grotto Mountain Trails - East of Cougar Creek Wildlife Warning - Grotto Mountain Trails - East of Cougar Creek Wildlife Warning - Larch Island Wildlife Warning - Larch Island

    This trail climbs steeply up Heart Mountain for superb views of the Bow Valley and Heart Creek Valley. The trailhead is off Lac Des Arc overpass on Highway #1, then from Heart Creek Trail.

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    Length 2.8 one-way km
    Elevation: 745 m / 2,450 ft
    Group Size Limit: 15 (Permit information)
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    Trailheads
    Trail Map KananaskisBow Valley Map (Geo Referenced)
    KananaskisKananaskis Valley Map (Geo Referenced)
    Trails: Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park | Kananaskis Country | All Parks
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025