A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
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Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Kananaskis Country , Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone, Lusk Pass Parking Area, Jumpingpound Summit Parking Area, Prairie Creek Parking Area, Powderface Ridge North Parking Area, Powderface Ridge South Parking Area
Details: Parking areas along Powderface Road will be temporarily closed for construction. All trails outside the closure areas will remain open. The following designated trails will remain accessible by travelling around the fenced closure areas: Lusk Pass, Jumpingpound Ridge – Lusk Climb, Jumpingpound Summit, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek, and Powderface Ridge. Expect increased industrial traffic on Powderface Road, and please obey all posted signage.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected AreaEffective Date: June 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Kananaskis Country , Special K Trail, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone
Details: The Special K Trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone is temporarily closed due to collapsing bridges. For more information, call 310-LAND (5263) or the Moose Mountain Bike Trails Society.Map of Affected Area
Beginning at the Yamnuska parking lot near the information kiosk, a wide trail crosses a gravel road and then climbs for 800 m to a Y-junction. At this junction, the West Col trail and Climbers Access trail depart to the left.
The East Ridge trail continues to the right. This trail has gentler grades with scenic viewpoints. After traversing east for a while, the trail swings back to the west to terminate at Ravens End. If considering venturing further on the scramble route, read the decision matrix sign located here to determine if you are prepared and experienced enough to continue onwards. Many people have become lost and fatalities have occurred on the scramble route. Follow the blue blazes and see the separate description for this trail. The West Col Trail is a more straight forward route with less exposure and route finding for those looking to gain the summit of Mt. Yamnuska.
If not ready to proceed beyond Raven’s End, enjoy the views and the loop around to return the way you ascended.
Please note: With over 150 climbing routes up the face, it is critical that hikers do not throw rocks over the edge.
Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail.
| Length | 3.6 km one-way |
| Elevation: | 520 m |
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| Trail Report: | Bow Valley |
