Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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


Peter Lougheed

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Updated: February 12, 2026

Updated: February 12, 2026 | Print Report

    Feb 12th: Grooming on Wednesday night took place under clear skies with the temperature a few degrees below zero (as low as -10 at the top of Blueberry). Expect older grooming to be quite icy in the morning, softening as the daytime temperatures rise.

    It's cooled down in PLPP over the last few days, however strong winds and warm temperatures prior has left older grooming icy and scattered tree debris and "snow bombs" (at higher elevations) in some areas. Less icy conditions will exist on fresh grooming. There has been just trace amounts of snow at lower elevations over the last 5 weeks, though a little more has fallen at higher elevations. With the abundant December snow, there is generally a reasonable snow base in PLPP, especially at higher elevations, but the base is shrinking, and some hazards may exist, including a few uneven surfaces, possible exposed ground, and possible slush or ice (the ground and marshy areas are warmer than normal for this time of year). With the recent warm temperatures a few small patches of ice and some dirt are starting to come up in the marshes on Packers Trail. 

    Be aware that snowshoe trails crossing over creeks and wet areas could have some open water and thin ice, with risk of breaking through.

    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. 

     

     

    Annual Road Closures:

    Highway #40: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14, from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • 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.
    • 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 clothing.

    Snow Depths:

    Highwood Pass: 111 cm

    Aster Lake: 157 cm

    Burstall Pass: 148 cm

    Mud Lake: 110 cm

Live Grooming Report

Trail Grooming Map

Maps

Trail Weather

Peter Lougheed
Feb 13 @ 12:04 PM 1 °C

Mostly cloudy with a few sunny breaks.

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Amos Groomed: Feb 09 Track Set: Feb 09 Skiing Skiing 2.4 km Open
Blueberry Hill Groomed: Feb 11 Track Set: Feb 11 Skiing Skiing 3.5 km Open
Boulton Creek

Groomed and trackset from Elk Pass to Fox Creek on Feb 11th, and from Fox Creek to Boulton Bridge on Feb 7th. Tracks may be shallow in some area's.

Groomed: Feb 11 Track Set: Feb 11 		Skiing Skiing 2.2 km one-way Open
Braille Groomed: Feb 03 Track Set: Feb 03 Skiing Skiing 2.2 km Open
Canyon Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.7 km one-way Open
Chester Lake Skiing Skiing 4.6 km one-way Open
Chester Lake Snowshoe Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.4 km one-way Open
Come Along

The ice or slush south of the Group Camp was covered over with snow, but could reappear.

Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06 		Skiing Skiing 2.1 km Open
Elk Pass Groomed: Feb 11 Track Set: Feb 11 Skiing Skiing 5.6 km Open
Elk Pass Snowshoe

The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot.

 		Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.8 km Open
Elkwood Loop Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.1 km Open
Fox Creek

Tracks may be shallow in some area's.

Groomed: Feb 11 Track Set: Feb 11 		Skiing Skiing 1.6 km Open
Frost Heave Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.5 km Open
Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.1 km Open
Graupel Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.6 km Open
High Rockies

Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.

 		Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use Open
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.9 km Open
Hydroline Groomed: Feb 08 Track Set: Feb 08 Skiing Skiing 3.8 km Open
Lodgepole Groomed: Feb 03 Track Set: Feb 03 Skiing Skiing 4.2 km Open
Lookout

Always use extra caution on Lookout, especially the steeper South side. 

Groomed: Feb 08 Track Set: Feb 08 		Skiing Skiing 4.9 km Open
Lower Lake Group Camp Groomed: Feb 07 Track Set: Feb 07 Skiing Skiing 1.3 km Open
Lower Lake Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.9 km one-way Open
Lynx Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06 Skiing Skiing 1.8 km Open
Marsh Loop Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.3 km Open
Meadow

Trackset from Elkwood to the Visitor Centre on Feb 8th. The remainder was trackset on Feb 3rd.

Groomed: Feb 09 Track Set: Feb 09 		Skiing Skiing 4.0 km Open
Moraine

Groomed and Trackset in the early hours of Feb 7th morning. Tracks may be shallow in sun affected areas. partially snowcat groomed.

Groomed: Feb 07 Track Set: Feb 07 		Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Packers

Dirt and debris are starting come threw the base especially on sun exposed aspects, and Ice flow's are staring to form in the usual spot's between "Ice Flow" sign's. 

Groomed: Feb 07 Track Set: Feb 07 		Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Patterson Groomed: Feb 11 Track Set: Feb 11 Skiing Skiing 0.9 km Open
Penstock Loop Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.5 km Open
Pocaterra

Trackset from Packers to Lookout on Feb 8th, and from the Hut to Packers in the early hours of Feb 7th.

Groomed: Feb 08 Track Set: Feb 08 		Skiing Skiing 9.7 km one-way Open
Pocaterra Training Grid

Six sets of tracks set.

Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06 		Skiing Skiing Open
Rolly Road Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06 Skiing Skiing 1.7 km Open
Rolly Road Training Grid

Six sets of tracks set.

Groomed: Feb 04 Track Set: Feb 04 		Skiing Skiing Open
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.1 km Open
Sinclair Groomed: Jan 27 Track Set: Jan 27 Skiing Skiing 1.3 km Open
Snowdrift Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.3 km Open
South Sawmill Loop Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.8 km Open
Spruce Road Groomed: Feb 03 Track Set: Feb 03 Skiing Skiing 0.8 km Open
Tailwater Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.9 km Open
Torpor Loop Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 6.1 km Open
Tyrwhitt Groomed: Feb 08 Track Set: Feb 08 Skiing Skiing 5.4 km Open
Upper Lake Connector Groomed: Feb 08 Track Set: Feb 08 Skiing Skiing 0.9 km Open
Wheeler Groomed: Feb 09 Track Set: Feb 09 Skiing Skiing 4.7 km Open
Whiskey Jack Groomed: Feb 08 Track Set: Feb 08 Skiing Skiing 4.0 km Open
William Watson Lodge Access

Use Caution: Ski For Light Grooming 

Groomed: Feb 03 Track Set: Feb 03 		Skiing Skiing 0.6 km one-way Open
William Watson Lodge Connector Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.7 km Open
Wintour Snowshoe Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.1km/10.2km return Open
Woolley Groomed: Feb 09 Track Set: Feb 09 Skiing Skiing 2.1 km Open