Kananaskis Country

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


Elk Pass

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This trail climbs on an old fire road for 4.9 km before it crosses a meadow and reaches West Elk Pass. You can continue into British Columbia and the Elk Lakes Provincial Park (BC Parks). Elk Lakes headquarters and the Alpine Club of Canada's Elk Lakes Cabin (alpineclubofcanada.ca/facility/elklakes.html) are located 4.3 km from the Alberta/BC border. Note that bikes are not permitted in Elk Lakes Provincial Park. The summer trail differs from the winter alignment in that the Elk Pass Cross-Country Ski Trail continues up to the hydroline and this route is used for bikes accessing Elk Lake Provincial Park, but bikes need to be remain in the parking area.


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June 8th: Mainly snow covered, with some bare patches over first 2 kms; Sign changeover complete. Cleared of downed trees, muddy sections with some flowing and pooling water. Up to 40cm's of snow remains on shady parts of Elk Pass above Blueberry junction.

Length 5.6 km
Elevation: 210 m / 700 ft
Group Size Limit: 15 (Permit information)
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Trailheads
Trail Map Peter Lougheed PP - Winter Trails
Peter Lougheed PP - Kananaskis Lakes Ski Trails Map
Spray Valley & Peter Lougheed Map (Geo Referenced)
Trail Report: Peter Lougheed
Trails: Peter Lougheed | Kananaskis Country | All Parks

Updated: Jun 9, 2026