June 30: The snowpack in Kananaskis is well above average for this time of year, due to low snow melt in April and May. Snow melt is currently 4 weeks behind, so what you may have been able to access safely in previous years could still be dangerous this year. Much of the terrain including popular hikes and scrambles in Kananaskis is still prone to avalanches. Visit https://www.avalanche.ca/spring-conditions and https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/kananaskis for more information and consider the precautions listed below.
June 30th: Expect wet and muddy sections. When choosing your route, please consider the important note above.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Status | Keywords |
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Aspen
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
Baldy Pass
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
Barrier Lake Interpretive
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Open | Hiking |
Bill Milne
E-bike Pilot Project
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Centennial Ridge
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Open | Hiking Duane |
Coal Mine
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
Eau Claire Interpretive
Closure: A Female moose with two calves is frequenting the trail and the surrounding willows. Previous separation between the cow and a calf has caused stress in the animals. |
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Closed | Hiking |
Evan-Thomas Fire Road
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding |
Galatea Creek
Closure: From Terrace Trail to Lillian Lake, until further notice to prevent environmental degradation. Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground (June 28): Closed to July 5 (inclusive) due to lingering snow conditions. |
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Closed | Hiking |
Guinn's Pass
June 16th: Currently not accessible via Galatea Creek Trail as the trail is closed until further notice. Significant snowpack lingers and avalanche danger exists via Ribbon Creek Trail. Note: The junction is at Lower Galatea Lake, after Lillian Lake. |
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Warning / Snow Covered | Hiking |
Hay Meadow
Warning: due to bear activity. |
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Warning | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
Hidden
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
High Level
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive
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Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane |
Kovach
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
Link
E-bike Pilot Project
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
Mount Kidd Interpretive
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Open | Hiking Duane |
Prairie View
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
Ribbon Creek
E-bike Pilot Project
Warning: due to bear activity. June 23: A significant amount of snow remains above the Ribbon Headwall above Ribbon Falls, with continued avalanche risk. Please read the important note at the top of this trail report page as it applies to everyone travelling beyond Ribbon Falls. Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground (June 28): Closed to July 5 (inclusive) due to lingering snow conditions. Note: Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY. |
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Warning | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
Ruthie's
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane |
Skogan Pass
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding Duane |
Stoney
E-bike Pilot Project
Warning: due to bear activity. |
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Warning | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
Sunburst
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
Terrace
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
Terrace Link
E-bike Pilot Project
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
Troll Falls
E-bike Pilot Project
Warning: due to bear activity |
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Warning | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
Upper Troll Falls
Warning: due to bear activity. |
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Warning | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane |
Village Rim
E-bike Pilot Project
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Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Wasootch Creek
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Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) |
Wedge Connector
Warning: Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek . Trail may not be passable in high water. (still in effect June, 2022). |
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Warning | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
Wedge Pond
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Open | Hiking Duane |