Elbow Valley Trail Report

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: March 28, 2020

Updated: March 28, 2020 | Print Report

Parks Closed to Vehicle Access due to COVID-19

As part of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public access to our outdoor spaces is open, however Alberta Parks indoor facilities, including washrooms and vault toilets, as well as permanent outdoor shelters within Kananaskis are now closed to public access. Also, all vehicle access to Provincial Parks and recreation areas is closed at this time.

Trails listed on this report are often available for short hikes during the winter months, but trail conditions will vary depending on recent weather trends. Anticipate trails being snow covered, with some icy sections. Please note that no maintenance occurs on the trails listed below during the winter months. Caution is strongly advised for slippery sections, fallen trees, variable ice on stream crossings and other natural hazards. Ice cleats or snowshoes are recommended on all trails depending on conditions.

Annual Road Closures:

Highway 66 west of Elbow Falls is closed Dec 1st to May 14th inclusive.
McLean Creek Trail (road) is closed December 1st to April 30th inclusive.

Notes:

Be wildlife aware! Traveling in groups, making noise on trail, keeping pets on leash and carrying bear spray is highly recommended. See the Wildlife Safety page for more information.
For more information about trails within West Bragg Creek, please visit Greater Bragg Creek Trail Association.
Be aware of avalanche conditions! Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Powderface Road is open to snowmobile traffic December 1st to April 30th.

Maps

Trail Name	Permitted Activities	Status
Alder Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758		Open
Beaver Flats Interpretive Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time. Minor wash out on trail and bridge at the west end.		Warning
Diamond T Loop Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Elbow E-bike Pilot Project Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time. Fat Biking is only permitted on section between Fullerton Day Use and Snagmore Trail		Warning
Elbow Falls Interpretive Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Elbow Valley Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning / Event
Fullerton Loop Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
McLean Creek Interpretive Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Paddy's Flat Interpretive Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Powderface Creek Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Prairie Creek Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Prairie Link Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Ridgeback E-bike Pilot Project Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Riverview		Open
Sugar Daddy E-bike Pilot Project Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Sugar Momma E-bike Pilot Project Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Sulphur Springs Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.		Warning
Tom Snow The flood damaged portion has been repaired/re-routed but other sections may be challenging to navigate and route-finding may be required		Warning

Elbow Valley Trail Report

Kananaskis Country

Maps