Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Canmore and Area

Updated: February 15, 2025

Updated: February 15, 2025 | 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.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Practice wildlife safety. 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, 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.
Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Cloudline
A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.
Hiking Fat Biking 5.0 km Warning Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Trail Running Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Clubhouse Cuttoff
Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.
Hiking Fat Biking 0.8 km Closed Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Douglas Fir Bench
Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.
Hiking 1.6 km one-way Closed Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Goat Creek
Hiking 19.3 km one-way Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike
Grassi Lakes Interpretive

Trail is closed for the winter season due to hazardous ice flows and conditions. Please use Grassi Lakes Upper trail to access the lakes.

 

   

Hiking 1.9 km Closed Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grassi Lakes Upper

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. 

 

Hiking 1.9 km Warning Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Ha Ling
Hiking 3.5 km to the saddle; 3.9 km to the summit Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Harvie Heights Ridge Traverse
Hiking 1.0 km Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Highline
A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.
Hiking Fat Biking 8.0 km Warning Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Horseshoe Loop
Hiking Fat Biking 4.8 km Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Johnny's
Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.
Hiking Fat Biking 1.5 km Closed Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Meander
Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.
Hiking Fat Biking 2.0 km Closed Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Middle Sister Access
Hiking Fat Biking 1.9km Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Trail Running Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Montane Cutoff
Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.
Hiking Fat Biking 1.6 km Closed Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Montane Traverse
Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.
Hiking Fat Biking 7.7 km Closed Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Rocky Mountain Legacy
Hiking Fat Biking 20 km Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Tibitts Quarry
Hiking 2.1 km Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike Duane