Canmore and Area

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: March 21, 2023

Updated: March 21, 2023 | Print Report

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

Ice Safety: Alberta Parks does not monitor ice conditions; learn how to assess them for yourself.

Mar 21: With temperatures warming up expect spring hiking conditions. Trails will be covered with patches of snow, ice, mud and water. Deeper snow will exist at higher elevations.

If choosing to hike, wear appropriate footwear, bring extra layers, a hat, and gloves, and you may want to carry poles and microspikes or snowshoes. Please note that many official summer hiking trails are not maintained in the winter.

If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.

Closures:

Cougar Creek Blasting Area - Construction Closure
Mount Lady Macdonald Trail - Construction Closure
Grassi Lakes and Goat Creek Area - Construction Closure

Notes:

Wildlife in the region is active. Practice wildlife safety. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary.
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 socks.

Maps

Trail Name	Status	Keywords
Douglas Fir Bench Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.	Closed	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Goat Creek	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grassi Lakes Interpretive Closure: For construction until spring 2023.	Closed	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grassi Lakes Upper Closure: For construction until spring 2023.	Closed	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Ha Ling Take caution as trail is covered with deep, unpacked snow, increasing depth with elevation.	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Harvie Heights Ridge Traverse	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Highline Warning: No access from Grassi Lakes/Goat Creek.	Warning	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Horseshoe Loop	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Johnny's	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Meander	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Montane Traverse	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
No Name	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Rocky Mountain Legacy	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Tibitts Quarry	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane

Canmore and Area

Kananaskis Country

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