Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel. 

Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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


Sheep and Highwood

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Updated: July 16, 2026

Updated: July 16, 2026 | Print Report

    July 16th: The trails are slowly starting to dry out, but low lying areas and near water could be wet or damaged. Areas at high elevations could still hold snow, especially above 2100m. Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories and weather 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.

    Check the specific trail to ensure it is accessible and open this time of year.

    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. Note that days are getting shorter, plan your trip accordingly. 

     

     

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Cattle graze in the area - be sure to close all gates behind you.
    • 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: 72 cm

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
9999 Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 7 km Open
Bighorn Interpretive Hiking Hiking 0.5 km Open
Bluerock Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 9 km one-way Open
Bluerock Interpretive Hiking Hiking 2 km one-way Open
Cat Creek Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.3 km Open
Curley Sands Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.5 km one-way Open
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
Foran Grade Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.2 km one-way Open
Gorge Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 11.5 one-way km Open
Gorge Ware Connector Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.7 one-way km Open
Green Mountain Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 11.5 km one-way Open
Hog's Back Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4.5 km one-way Open
Indian Oils Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 8.5 km one-way Open
Junction Creek Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.2 km Open
Junction Mountain Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 13.7 km one-way 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
Mist Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 10.2 km one-way Open
Mount Hoffman Hiking Hiking 9.3km Open
North Fork Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 5.5 km one-way Open
Picklejar Lakes

This is not a maintained trail.

 		Hiking Hiking 8.4 km return 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
Rickert's Pass

Trail is flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. 

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding Warning
Sandy McNabb Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.7 km 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
South Gorge Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 5 km one-way Open
Threepoint Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 12 km one-way Open
Volcano Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4 km one-way Open
Volcano Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4.6 km one-way Open
Volcano South Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 5.0 km Open
Ware Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.5 km one-way Open
Windy Point Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 6.2 km one-way Open