Kananaskis Country

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Updated: July 04, 2025

Updated: July 04, 2025 | Print Report

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

    July 4th: Some trails may still be wet and muddy from recent rain with a chance of snow in sheltered area and at higher elevations. 

    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:

    • Hidden Trail: closed due to activities associated with G7.

    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.

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Aspen Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.8 km Open
Baldy Pass Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 13.7 km or 15.9 km one-way Open
Barrier Lake Interpretive Hiking 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 Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 9.7 km one-way Open
Centennial Ridge Hiking Hiking From Ribbon Creek: 6.8 km to Mt Allan summit and 17.5 km to Wind Valley Open
Coal Mine Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.3 km one-way Open
Eau Claire Interpretive

 

 

 		Hiking Hiking 1.5 one-way km Open
Evan-Thomas Fire Road

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 Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 14 km one-way to the pass Open
Galatea Creek

June 26th: Snow covered at higher elevation

 		Hiking Hiking 6.0 km to Lillian Lake, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake Open
Guinn's Pass Hiking Hiking 1.6 one-way km Open
Hay Meadow Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.5 km one-way Open
Hidden

Section that runs through Nakiska closed due to activities associated with G7

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.4 km one-way Partially Closed
High Level Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.4 km one-way Open
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.7 km Open
Kovach Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 5.1 km Open
Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.8 km Open
Mount Kidd Interpretive

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

 		Hiking Hiking 1.2 km return Open
Prairie View Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking 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.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 6.6 km one-way to viewpoint Warning
Ribbon Creek

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 Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 8.8 km one-way to Ribbon Falls or 10.8 km one-way to Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground Open
Ruthie's Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.4 km Open
Skogan Pass Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley Open
Stoney Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 22.5 km one-way Open
Sunburst Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.2 km one-way Open
Terrace Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 9.5 km one-way Open
Terrace Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.0 km Open
Troll Falls

 

 

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.4 km Open
Upper Troll Falls Hiking Hiking 0.9 km out and back Open
Village Rim Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.3 km Open
Wasootch Creek Hiking Hiking 1 km one-way Open
Wedge Connector

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 Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.4 km one-way Open
Wedge Pond Hiking Hiking 1 km return Open
Widowmaker Hiking Hiking 2.0 km one-way Open