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Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area

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Evan-Thomas Day Use Closed. until further notice due to an ongoing operational requirement.
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A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley

Evan-Thomas Day Use

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Effective Date: September 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Evan-Thomas Day Use , Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area

Details: Closed due to an ongoing operational requirement.

Effective Date: July 30, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Link Trail , Ribbon Creek Day Use , Ribbon Creek Trail , Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground , Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park

Details: A temporary detour has been established around the closed section of Ribbon Creek Trail due to a washed-out bridge. The detour involves taking the Terrace Trail across the large bridge from the Ribbon Day Use Area to Kovach Trail and then to Link Trail. A bridge over Ribbon Creek on the Link Trail connects the detour back to the Ribbon Creek Trail. What Visitors Need to Know
  • Ribbon Creek Trail is closed from the Ribbon Creek Day Use to the Link Trail junction due to a washed-out bridge.
  • Obey all closure signs and follow all posted signage and stay on the designated temporary detour.
  • Allow extra travel time, as the detour may increase hiking distance and travel duration.
  • Check Alberta Parks trail reports and advisories before departing, as conditions may change. Visit albertaparks.ca for the latest updates.
Ribbon Fall Backcountry Campground, Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground and Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground can now all be accessed from Galatea Trail, Buller Pass Trail, and Ribbon Creek Trail via temporary detour.

Map of Affected Area

Effective Date: July 2, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Evan-Thomas Creek

Details: Slopes along the Evan Thomas Creek are unstable. Stay away from the edge of the creek.

Information: 1-866-686-0339
Directions
Season: Year-round
Facility Operator: Cedar & Spruce Campgrounds

Evan-Thomas Day Use Area is a popular picnic and recreation spot set in a wide mountain valley along Evan-Thomas Creek. With open grassy areas, mountain views, and access to nearby trails, it is an ideal place to picnic, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of Kananaskis Country.

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Maps & Guides

  • Evan Thomas PRA Ribbon Creek Central Map Park: Trail Map, Evan-Thomas PRA, Kananaskis Country Trails: Kovach, Terrace, Village Rim, Aspen, Terrace Link, Bill Milne, Link, Ribbon Creek, Wedge Pond, Wedge Connector, Evan-Thomas, Mt. Kidd RV Park, Ribbon Creek (Summer), Ribbon Creek (Winter), Beaver Pond, Skogan Pass, Troll Falls Facilities: Ribbon Creek Day Use, Kovach Pond Day Use, Wedge Pond Day Use, Beaver Ponds, Troll Falls -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
  • Evan Thomas PRA Ribbon Creek Wedge Pond Trail Map Park: Trail Map, Evan-Thomas PRA, Kananaskis Country Trails: Kovach, Terrace, Village Rim, Aspen, Terrace Link, Bill Milne, Link, Ribbon Creek, Wedge Pond, Wedge Connector, Evan-Thomas, Mt. Kidd RV Park, Ribbon Creek (Summer), Ribbon Creek (Winter) Facilities: Ribbon Creek Day Use, Kovach Pond, Wedge Pond, Troll Falls -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
  • Bow & Kananaskis Valleys Trail Map Map, Kananaskis, Kananaskis Village, Bow Valley PP, Elbow-Sheep WPP, Evan-Thomas PRA, Jewell Bay Backcountry, Lillian Lake Backcountry, Spray Valley PP, Stoney Creek PRA, Ribbon Falls Backcountry, Ribbon Lake Backcountry, Quaite Valley Backcountry, Baldy Pass Trail, Barrier Lake Forestry Interpretive Trail, Barrier Lake Interpretive Trail, Bill Milne Paved Bike Path Trail, Bow Valley Trail, Bow River Interpretive Trail, Centennial Ridge Trail, Eau Claire Interpretive Trail, Elk Flats Trail, Evan-Thomas Trail, Flowing Water Interpretive Trail, Galatea Creek Trail, Grotto Creek Trail, Gunn's Pass Trail, Heart Creek Interpretive Trail, Heart Mountain Trail, Hidden Coal Mine Trail, Jewell Pass Trail, Many Springs Interpretive Trail, Middle Lake Interpretive Trail, Montane Interpretive Trail, Mount Kidd Interpretive Trail, Prairie View Trail, Quaite Valley Trail, Ribbon Creek Trail, Ribbon Creek/Link/Kovach/Terrace Loop Trail, Ribbon Falls/Lake Trail, Evan-Thomas Trail, Skogan Pass Trail, Skogan/Marmot Basin Route Trail, Skogan/Ruthie's/Troll Falls/Hay Meadow Loop Trail, Skogan/Sunburst/High Level Loop Trail, Stoney, Stoney/Ruthie's/Skogan Pass Trail, Terrace/Kovach/Aspen Loop Trail, Terrace (South) Trail, Terrace/Terrace Link Loop Trail, Wasootch Creek Trail, Wedge Connector Trail, Wedge Pond Trail, Widowmaker Trail, Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground, Kananaskis Country, Map Montane Traverse, Montane Cutoff Trail, Clubhouse Cuttoff Trail, Douglas Fir Bench Trail, Trail Map, Park Map, map, Facilities: Canoe Meadows Campground, canoe Meadows Day Use, Canoe Meadows Group Camping -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
  • Kananaskis Village Map Map, Kananaskis Country, Evan-Thomas PRA, Village Rim Trail, Terrace Trail, Ribbon Creek Day Use, Kovach Pond Day Use, Troll Falls Trailhead, Kananaskis Village, Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel, Boundary Ranch, Kananaskis Golf Course, Mount Kidd RV Park, Sundance by Basecamp, Beaver Ponds Day Use, -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
  • Permitted Hunting Area Evan-Thomas PRA, Map, Kananaskis, Marmot Basin, Hunting -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
  • Kananaskis Valley Fat Biking Trail Map Map, Kananaskis Country, Evan-Thomas PRA, Kananskis Village Trails, Wedge Pond Area Trails, Bill Milne (Winter) Trail, Ribbon Creek Snowshoe Trail, Troll Falls, Stoney, Trail Map, Park, Provincial Recreation Area, Day Use -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
  • Ribbon Creek Winter Map Parks: Map, Kananaskis, Evan-Thomas PRA, Bow Valley WPP, Trails: Kananskis Village Trails, Wedge Pond Area Trails, Bill Milne Trail, Coal Mine Trail, Evan-Thomas Fireroad Trail, Hidden Trail, High Level Trail, Ribbon Creek Trail, Kovach Trail, Terrace Trail, Skogan Trail, Marmot Basin Trail, Skogan Trail, Ruthie's Trail, Troll Falls Trail, Hay Meadow Trail, Skogan Pass Trail, Sunburst Trail, Terrace Trail, Link Trail, Kovach Trail, Aspen Trail, Wedge Connector Trail, Bill Milne (Winter), village Snowshoe Loop, Aspen, Aspen-Terrace Long Loop, Aspen-Terrace Short Loop, Centennial Ridge (Winter), Coal Mine, Evan-Thomas Fire Road, Hidden, High Level, Kovach, Link, Mine Meadow, Ribbon Creek (Winter), Ribbon Creek Snowshoe, Ruthie's, Shinrin, Studless, Skogan Pass, Skogan Pass Loop, Stoney, Sunburst, Terrace Link, Terrace North, Troll Falls, Village Rim, Village Snowshoe Loop, Wedge Connector Facilities: Kovach Pond Day Use, Ribbon Creek Day Use, Troll Falls Day Use, Kananaskis Country Golf Course -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
  • Kananaskis Country Skogan Pass Area Map Parks: Trail Map, Evan-Thomas PRA, Bow Valley WPP, Kananaskis Country Trails: Skogan Pass, Skogan Loop, High-Level, Sunburst, Hummingbird Plume, Stoney Trail, Troll Falls, Hay Meadow, Beaver Pond, Hidden, Coal Mine, Ribbon Creek Facilities: Beaver Ponds, Troll Falls, Ribbon Creek, Kovach Pond -- b5934566-0e52-4eaa-8e32-8ca4f2e36639 True
Updated: Sep 6, 2026
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