Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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


Sandy McNabb

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Updated: August 06, 2026

Updated: August 06, 2026 | Print Report

    Aug 6th: Warmer weather is drying out the trails but be aware of unexpected closures or trail damage and check advisories before heading out. 

    Crews are conducting detailed assessments of trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, roads and other infrastructure impacted by flooding and high water. While access has been restored to many areas, numerous backcountry campgrounds, trails and day use areas remain closed while damage is assessed, and repairs are planned.

    Visitors are reminded use extreme caution around waterways, obey all posted signs, barricades and closures. Please stay off closed trails and out of restricted areas to protect your safety, allow crews to complete their work, and help prevent further damage to already vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.

    Caution is advised near Macabee as there could be an flooded creek crossing south of Macabee connector trail and is not recommended.

    At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. Bring plenty of water, snacks and multiple clothing layers.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Dogs must be on-leash within the Provincial Park and Wildland Provincial Park.
    • 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
    • Potable water at the Sheep Ranger Admin RV Dump-station will not be available to the public until further notice
    • 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 Keywords
Balsam Link 1.3 km Open
Curtains

Curtains are closed

 		0.4 km Closed
Death Valley Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 12.5 km one-way Open
Death Valley Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.4 km Open
Fenceline Hiking Hiking Open
Foran Grade Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding Open
Loggers 4.6 km Open
Loggers Connector 0.5 km Open
Long Prairie Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 0.4 km Open
Long Prairie Loop Hiking Hiking Open
Long Prairie Ridge Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.2 km Open
Lookout Connector 0.6 km Open
Macabee Connector 0.9 km Open
Macabee Loop 3.3 km Open
Meadow Connector 0.5 km Open
Meadow Link Open
Meadow Loop Open
Pine Ridge Connector Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 0.2 km Open
Pine Ridge Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 7.6 km Open
Sandy McNabb Connector 0.7 km Open
Sandy McNabb Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.7 km Open
Sandy McNabb Loop Open
Sheep

Warning: The trail through the private property (located between the north face of Gibraltar Mountain on the south end and Burns Creek on the north end) was heavily damaged in 2013 and is not passable at this time.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding South Section Sandy McNabb to Burns Private Land 27.5 km; North Section: Big Elbow Trail to Burns Private Land 8.6 km Open