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

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Annual Trail Closures

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    • The trails included in this chart are closed for certain periods each year.
    • Note that some trails also have temporary closures. Please check Advisories for updates on current temporary trail closures. Trail Reports also have information on trail conditions and closures.
    Trail Closure Dates Reason / Additional Info Map
    Chester Lake Trail

    May 1 - June 29

    To allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail

    		 Map
    Galatea Creek Trail May 1 - late June To allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail Map
    Mt. Allan/Centennial Ridge Trail April 1 - June 21 For protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period Map
    Pigeon Mountain

    December 1 - June 15

    For protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep

    Map
    Stoney Trail April 15 - June 15
    (see additional info)    		 Closure from Jewel Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary  
    West Wind Valley December 1 - June 15 For protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep Map
Updated: Oct 2, 2026
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