Kananaskis Valley

Kananaskis Country

Updated: June 17, 2025

Updated: June 17, 2025 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

June 17th: Recent warmer temperatures have dried out most of the lower elevation trails, but rain is forecasted in the coming days so plan your days accordingly. There could be lingering snow at higher elevations and in shaded areas.

Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day.

Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

Closures:

Galatea Creek: May 1 - Late June to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail
Mt. Allan / Centennial Ridge Trail: Closed Apr 1 - Jun 21 for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

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.
It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

Warnings:

Kananaskis Golf Course: Bear Warning
Highway 40 Corridor: Construction Advisory

Maps

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Aspen Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.8 km	Closed
Baldy Pass	Biking/Cycling Hiking	13.7 km or 15.9 km one-way	Open
Barrier Lake Interpretive	Hiking	2.5 km one-way from lower parking area at Barrier Lake Day Use; can be shortened by parking in upper parking lot	Open
Bill Milne Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	9.7 km one-way	Closed
Centennial Ridge Closed: April 1st - June 21st for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.	Hiking	From Ribbon Creek: 6.8 km to Mt Allan summit and 17.5 km to Wind Valley	Closed
Coal Mine Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	2.3 km one-way	Closed
Eau Claire Interpretive Limited access due to activities associated with G7	Hiking	1.5 one-way km	Warning
Evan-Thomas Fire Road Due to activities associated with G7 No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	14 km one-way to the pass	Closed
Galatea Creek Closed: May 1 - Jun 26 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.	Hiking	6.0 km to Lillian Lake, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake	Closed
Guinn's Pass Due to activities associated with G7	Hiking	1.6 one-way km	Closed
Hay Meadow Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.5 km one-way	Closed
Hidden Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.4 km one-way	Closed
High Level Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.4 km one-way	Closed
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive	Hiking	1.7 km	Closed
Kovach Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	5.1 km	Closed
Link Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	0.8 km	Closed
Mount Kidd Interpretive Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.	Hiking	1.2 km return	Closed
Prairie View	Biking/Cycling Hiking	6.6 km one-way to viewpoint	Open
Razors Edge Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections. Bear Warning: Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground Bear Warning: Quaite Creek Area	Biking/Cycling Hiking	6.6 km one-way to viewpoint	Warning
Ribbon Creek Due to activities associated with G7 Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs. Note: Bikes are permitted on first 4 km of trail only.	Biking/Cycling Hiking	8.8 km one-way to Ribbon Falls or 10.8 km one-way to Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground	Closed
Ruthie's Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	0.4 km	Closed
Skogan Pass Trail south of Skogan Pass is closed due to G7 Closures	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley	Partially Closed
Stoney Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	22.5 km one-way	Partially Closed
Sunburst Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.2 km one-way	Closed
Terrace Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	9.5 km one-way	Closed
Terrace Link Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.0 km	Closed
Troll Falls Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.4 km	Closed
Upper Troll Falls Due to activities associated with G7	Hiking	0.9 km out and back	Closed
Village Rim Due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking	1.3 km	Closed
Wasootch Creek	Hiking	1 km one-way	Open
Wedge Connector Due to activities associated with G7 No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Evan-Thomas Fire Road. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.	Biking/Cycling Hiking	2.4 km one-way	Closed
Wedge Pond Due to activities associated with G7	Hiking	1 km return	Closed
Widowmaker	Hiking	2.0 km one-way	Open

Kananaskis Valley

Kananaskis Country

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