December 1st: Trails will be covered in snow, deep in places. Trails that see heavy traffic will be compacted snow.
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.
Notes:
Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
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Alder
Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758. |
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1.6 km | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane |
Banded Peak Connector
|
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2.4 km | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) |
Beaver Flats Interpretive
Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14. |
|
1.4 km one-way | Warning | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) |
Diamond T Loop
|
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4.3 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Elbow Falls Interpretive
|
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0.8 km | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) |
Elbow South
|
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2.3 one-way / 2.6km return | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Skate Skiing,Skiing,Snowshoeing,Trail Running Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
Elbow Valley
|
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10 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Fullerton Loop
Nov. 23rd: 22-25cm of new snow. |
|
6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail) | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter) |
Iron Horse
Nov 27th: 20cm of soft snow, some user traffic. |
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2.4 km | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing |
Iron Vista
|
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1.3 km | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter) |
McLean Creek Interpretive
|
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1.2 km return | Open | Hiking |
Paddy's Flat Interpretive Trail
|
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2.2 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike |
Powderface Creek
Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14. |
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6.2 km one-way | Warning | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
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. |
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9.2 km one-way | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane |
Prairie Link
Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14. |
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3.2 km one-way | Warning | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Prairie Mountain
|
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8.4 km return | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing,Trail Running Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Ridgeback
|
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8.8 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Riverview
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2.7 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike |
Snagmore
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8.5 km (Loop from Fullerton Trailhead) | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Sugar Daddy
Nov 27th: 20cm of soft snow, some user traffic. |
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3.6 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Sugar Mama
Nov 27th: 20cm of soft snow, some user traffic. |
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3.5 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Sugar Pony
|
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0.9 km | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter) |
Sulphur Springs
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5.2 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |
Tom Snow
Nov. 23rd: 22-25cm of new snow. |
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27.3 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike |