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A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Kananaskis Country , Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone, Lusk Pass Parking Area, Jumpingpound Summit Parking Area, Prairie Creek Parking Area, Powderface Ridge North Parking Area, Powderface Ridge South Parking Area
Details: Parking areas along Powderface Road will be temporarily closed for construction. All trails outside the closure areas will remain open. The following designated trails will remain accessible by travelling around the fenced closure areas: Lusk Pass, Jumpingpound Ridge – Lusk Climb, Jumpingpound Summit, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek, and Powderface Ridge. Expect increased industrial traffic on Powderface Road, and please obey all posted signage.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Kananaskis Country , Special K Trail, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone
Details: The Special K Trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone is temporarily closed due to collapsing bridges. For more information, call 310-LAND (5263) or the Moose Mountain Bike Trails Society.Map of Affected Area
Follow Little Elbow Interpretive Trail to the Little Elbow Suspension Bridge and cross over the river. From the ford at Big Elbow, the trail follows around the north side of Forgetmenot Ridge, then up the valley to the east. This trail joins Volcano Creek Trail, and provides access to Hog's Back Trail and Threepoint Creek Trail.
| Length | 15.8 km one-way |
| Elevation: | 357 m / 1,170 ft |
| Group Size Limit: | 15 (Permit information) |
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| Trail Report: | Elbow Valley |
