Elbow Valley

Kananaskis Country

Updated: April 14, 2026

Updated: April 14, 2026 | Print Report

Apr 14th: Expect icy trails in the morning, and soft, slushy trails in the afternoon as temperatures warm. Wet and muddy sections could exist.

Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.

Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

Annual Road Closures:

McLean Creek Road: Closed Dec 1 - Apr 30, south of McLean Staging access road, north of Fisher Creek.

Highway #66: Closed Dec 1 - May 14, west of Elbow Falls & Powderface Trail.

Moose Mountain Road: Closed Dec 1 - May 14.

Powderface Road: Closed Dec 1 - May 14.

Notes:

Practice wildlife safety. Bears are up and active. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
For more information about trails within West Bragg Creek, please visit Greater Bragg Creek Trail Association.
Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.
Please note that many official summer hiking trails are not maintained in the winter.
It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.

Maps

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Alder Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.	Hiking (Winter)	1.6 km	Open
Banded Peak Connector	Hiking (Winter)	2.4 km	Open
Beaver Flats Interpretive Warning: No vehicle access from Beaver Flats Campground, Dec 1 - May 14. Access from Beaver Lodge Day Use only	Hiking (Winter)	1.4 km one-way	Warning
Diamond T Loop	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter)	4.3 km	Open
Elbow Falls Interpretive	Hiking (Winter)	0.8 km	Open
Elbow South April 2nd: 15-20cm of fresh snow Groomed: Mar 13	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Skate Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing	2.3 one-way / 2.6km return	Open
Elbow Valley	Fat Biking Snowshoeing	10 km one-way	Open
Fullerton Loop April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking (Winter)	6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail)	Open
Iron Horse April 10th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing	2.4 km	Open
Iron Vista	Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter)	1.3 km	Open
McLean Creek Interpretive		1.2 km return	Open
Paddy's Flat Interpretive Trail	Hiking (Winter)	2.2 km	Open
Powderface Creek	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter)	6.2 km one-way	Open
Prairie Creek Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter)	9.2 km one-way	Open
Prairie Link	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter)	3.2 km one-way	Open
Prairie Mountain	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing	8.4 km return	Open
Ridgeback	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing	8.8 km	Open
Riverview	Hiking (Winter)	2.7 km one-way	Open
Snagmore	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing	8.5 km (Loop from Fullerton Trailhead)	Open
Sugar Daddy April 10th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing	3.6 km	Open
Sugar Mama April 10th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing	3.5 km	Open
Sugar Pony	Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter)	0.9 km	Open
Sulphur Springs	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter)	5.2 km	Open
Tom Snow April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing	27.3 km	Open

Elbow Valley

Kananaskis Country

Maps