Canmore and Area

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: December 02, 2022

Updated: December 2, 2022 | 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 at the Canadian Red Cross.

Dec 1: Snow has accumulated over the last couple days. Expect all trails to be mostly covered with snow, increasing with elevation. Strong winds are leaving wind-loaded areas of snow. With earlier warmer weather trails may also have patches of ice under the snow. If choosing to hike, wear appropriate footwear, bring extra layers, a hat, and gloves, and you may want to carry poles and microspikes. 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:

Montane Traverse Trail - Cougar Warning
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	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Goat Creek Closure: For construction, from the Goat Creek Day Use Area to the High Rockies Trail intersection (Banff National Park Boundary) for 2022. The High Rockies Trail is still accessible via Goat Creek Trail from Banff National Park.	Partially Closed	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grassi Lakes Interpretive Closure: For construction in 2022.	Closed	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grassi Lakes Upper Closure: For construction in 2022.	Closed	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Ha Ling Closure: For construction in 2022.	Closed	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 Warning: A cougar is actively feeding on a deer carcass in the area.	Warning	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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