Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley


Mount Shark

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Updated: April 14, 2026

Updated: April 14, 2026 | Print Report

    April 10th: Grooming took place at Mt.Shark on Thursday morning/evening under clear skies with the temperature dropping into the negative single digits just after sunset.  A double shift was completed with a lengthy break between the two shifts to allow temperatures to drop back down in the evening.  Any snow that had fallen since last weeks grooming had melted into the base and leaving the trail surface icy and very firm which in turn made for very slow grooming condition's, because of this some trails(like Hercules) were not re-groomed.  The condition of HWY 742 has deteriorated substantially over the past two weeks and if this trend continues this will be the last grooming at Mt. Shark for the season.      

    There is generally a good base at Mt Shark but a few hazards still exist, such as a few drainage dips and possible exposed ground or rocks (on the two usual tight corners on Ursa Major and Hercules.

    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. Snowshoeing, Winter Walking and fat biking are only permitted on the multi-use Watridge Lake trail.

    Click on the computer icon above to access the Alberta Parks report and information on individual trails

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Walking, snowshoeing, and fat biking are not permitted on Mt. Shark ski trails, with the exception of the multi-use Watridge Lake Trail.
    • Dogs are permitted on-leash on Mt. Shark ski trails.
    • Be Wildlife Aware. 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

    Snow Depths:

    Burstall Pass: 250 cm

    Mud Lake: 156 cm

     

Live Grooming Report

Trail Grooming Map

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Biathlon Range Area Groomed: Apr 02 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Open
Draco

Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning.

Groomed: Apr 10 Track Set: Apr 10 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 0.8 km Open
Hercules

Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner about half way around.

Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 5.4 km Open
Mass Start Area

six sets of tracks set.

Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 		Skiing Skiing Open
Mount Shark Helipad Access Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing Open
Orion

Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning.

Groomed: Apr 10 Track Set: Apr 10 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.1 km Open
Pegasus Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.8 km Open
Ursa Major

Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner at the top of the second hill.

Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 		Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Virgo Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.8 km Open
Watridge Lake Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Skijoring Skijoring Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Fat Biking Fat Biking 3.7 km one-way Open