April 11th: Trails will be starting to dry out with snow rapidly melting in sun exposed areas, but some snow or rain is expected this weekend. Freeze thaw conditions are likely with some areas being icy and or slushy and muddy as the days warm up. Spikes are recommended. Expect snow covered trails at higher elevation.
At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. Bring plenty of water, snacks and multiple clothing layers. Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Annual Road Closures:
McLean Creek Road: Closed Dec 1 - Apr 30, south of McLean Staging access road, north of Fisher Creek.
Highway #66: Closed Dec 1 - May 14, west of Elbow Falls & Powderface Trail.
Moose Mountain Road: Closed Dec 1 - May 14.
Powderface Road: Closed Dec 1 - May 14.
Closures:
Station Flats Day Use Area: Construction Closure
Notes:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alder
Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.
|
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.6 km | Open | |
| Banded Peak Connector |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.4 km | Open | |
| Beaver Flats Interpretive |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.4 km one-way | Open | |
| Diamond T Loop |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
4.3 km | Open | |
| Elbow Falls Interpretive |
Hiking (Winter)
|
0.8 km | Open | |
|
Elbow South
April 4th: Variable snow on a packed base, with areas of thin, slushy snow or bare patches. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
Skate Skiing
Skiing
Snowshoeing
|
2.3 one-way / 2.6km return | Open | |
| Elbow Valley |
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
|
10 km one-way | Open | |
|
Fullerton Loop
April 4th: Mix of user packed snow and dirt patches on the "valley" half. Mostly bare dirt with slushy snow or mud patches on the open ridge section. |
Hiking (Winter)
|
6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail) | Open | |
|
Iron Horse
April 4th: Variable snow, little user traffic. |
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
2.4 km | Open | |
| Iron Vista |
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
|
1.3 km | Open | |
| McLean Creek Interpretive | 1.2 km return | Open | ||
| Paddy's Flat Interpretive Trail |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.2 km | Open | |
| Powderface Creek |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
6.2 km one-way | Open | |
|
Prairie Creek
Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
9.2 km one-way | Open | |
| Prairie Link |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
3.2 km one-way | Open | |
| Prairie Mountain |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
8.4 km return | Open | |
| Ridgeback |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
8.8 km | Open | |
| Riverview |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.7 km one-way | Open | |
| Snagmore |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
8.5 km (Loop from Fullerton Trailhead) | Open | |
|
Sugar Daddy
April 9th: Dirt with ice and slush at low elevations. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
3.6 km | Open | |
|
Sugar Mama
April 9th: Dirt with ice and slush at low elevations.
|
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
3.5 km | Open | |
| Sugar Pony |
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
|
0.9 km | Open | |
| Sulphur Springs |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
5.2 km | Open | |
|
Tom Snow
April 4th: Variable snow, little user traffic. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Horseback Riding (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
27.3 km | Open |
