Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Trails

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
Stoney

Closed Apr 15 - Jun 15 from Jewel Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary, including Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground.

22.5 km one-way Year-Round Hiking Fat Biking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Snowshoeing Partially Closed
Aspen (Summer)

Shallow snow base with early season hazards. 

1.8 km Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
Easy Bill Milne (Winter)

Due to a significant ice flow on the north portion of Bill Milne trail (south of Kovach Pound), this section of trail is closed. 

9.7 km total one-way for complete Bill Milne Trail Winter Only Fat Biking OHVing Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Partially Closed
Coal Mine (Summer) 2.3 km one-way Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
Evan-Thomas Fire Road (Winter)

 

 

1.6 to Wedge Connector km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Open
Hay Meadow (Winter) 1.6 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Open
High Level (Winter) 1.4 km one-way Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Kovach (Winter) 5.1 km Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Link (Winter) 0.8 km Winter Only Hiking Hiking Cross Country Skiing Open
Ribbon Creek (Summer)

Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs.

Note: Bikes are permitted on first 4 km of trail only.

8.8 km one-way to Ribbon Falls or 10.8 km one-way to Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe 3.7 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Ribbon Creek (Winter) 4.4 km Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Ruthie's 0.4 km Year-Round Hiking OHVing Cross Country Skiing Open
Skogan Pass (Summer) From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley Summer Only Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Open
Skogan Pass Loop (Winter) 2.7 km Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Skogan Pass Lower (Winter) 1.7 km to the junction of Ruthie's Trail Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Skogan Pass Upper (Winter) 5.9 km from Ruthie's Trail to the upper junction of Skogan Pass Loop Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Sunburst 1.2 km one-way Year-Round Hiking OHVing Cross Country Skiing Open
Terrace Link (Winter) 1.0 km Winter Only Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Open
Terrace North (Winter) 9.5 km one-way Winter Only Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Open
Troll Falls

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. 

 

1.4 km Year-Round Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Warning
Village Rim 1.3 km Year-Round Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Open
Centennial Ridge (Winter)
  • Closed: April 1st - June 21st for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.
0.8 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Closed
Big Kidd (Winter) 1.8 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Little Kidd (Winter) 2.5 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Mine Meadow (Winter) 2.1 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Shinrin 2.0 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Studless 0.7 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Upper Troll Falls

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.

0.9 km out and back Year-Round Hiking Hiking Warning
Easy Bill Milne (Summer) 9.7 km one-way Summer Only Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Open
Aspen (Winter) 1.8 km Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Coal Mine (Winter) 2.3 km one-way Winter Only Cross Country Skiing Open
Evan-Thomas Fire Road (Summer)

No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.

14 km one-way to the pass Summer Only Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Open
Hay Meadow (Summer) 1.5 km one-way Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
High Level (Summer) 1.4 km one-way Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
Kovach (Summer) 5.1 km Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
Link (Summer) 0.8 km Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
Terrace Link (Summer) 1.0 km Summer Only Hiking OHVing Open
Middle Kidd (Winter) 0.5 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Midnight Meadow 0.8 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Village Loop 2.0 km Winter Only Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Snowshoeing Open

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