Kananaskis Valley

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: June 18, 2021

Updated: June 18, 2021 | Print Report

Read our COVID-19 guidelines by clicking this banner before visiting one of our parks. We are monitoring our operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and this page is updated as adjustments are made.

Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

As part of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public access to our outdoor spaces is open, however permanent outdoor shelters within Kananaskis are closed to public access.

Trails are dry with the exception of a few high elevation and shady areas. Ribbon Creek trail above Ribbon Falls still has thigh deep snow in spots. Some wet areas may exist on all trails.

Be Bear Aware - bears are awake and active at this time. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.

Be aware that tick season is here once again - tuck your pant hems into your socks, and check yourself and your companions - two-OR-four-legged - for ticks once you get back to your vehicle.

Trails are receiving a lot of use. Practice physical distancing where possible, and use masks when it isn't possible to distance.

Closures:

Bear Closure on a portion of Bill Milne Trail
Galatea Trail: Annual closure in effect

Notes:

Vault Toilets are open, however visitors should plan to bring their own sanitary supplies, including paper and sanitizer.
Kovach Pond Day Use is open. Please park here as an alternative to parking at the Ribbon Creek Day use to access the Ribbon Creek trail system.
- The Ribbon Creek Trail System can be accessed from Ribbon Creek Day Use, Kovach Pond day use and Kananaskis Village.
- The Bill Milne Trail can be accessed from Kovach Pond Day Use, Evan Thomas Day Use and Wedge Pond Day Use.
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.

Warnings:

1. Bear Warning at Kananaskis Village

2. Bear Warning at Troll Falls

Maps

Bow & Kananaskis Valleys Trail Map

Trail Name	Status	Keywords
Aspen	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Baldy Pass	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Barrier Lake Interpretive	Open	Hiking
Bill Milne E-bike Pilot Project The Bill Milne Trail is closed from Kananaskis Village to the bridge where Ribbon Creek goes under Centennial Dr. due to a black bear bluff charge incident. More Info.	Partially Closed	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Centennial Ridge	Open	Hiking Duane
Coal Mine	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Eau Claire Interpretive	Open	Hiking
Evan-Thomas Fire Road	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Galatea Creek Seasonal closure in effect to prevent trail damage and protect sensitive habitat	Closed	Hiking
Guinn's Pass This trail has been re-routed after the 2013 floods. Please note that this junction is now located at the Lower Galatea Lake, after Lillian Lake.	Open	Hiking
Hay Meadow Bear warning due to a defensive encounter between a black bear and hikers. More Info.	Warning	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Hidden	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
High Level	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Kovach	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Link E-bike Pilot Project	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Marmot Basin This trail was heavily damaged in the 2013 flood; expect washouts and challenging travel	Warning	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Mount Kidd Interpretive	Open	Hiking Duane
Prairie View	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Quaite Creek Construction advisory in effect. The informal parking in the Highway 1 ditch for access to Heart Creek is not available at this time.	Warning	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Ribbon Creek E-bike Pilot Project Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY Thigh-deep snow in spots above Ribbon Falls	Warning / Snow Covered	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike
Ruthie's	Open	Biking/Cycling,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Skogan Pass	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding Duane
Stoney E-bike Pilot Project	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Sunburst	Open	Biking/Cycling,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Terrace	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking
Terrace Link E-bike Pilot Project	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Troll Falls E-bike Pilot Project Bear warning due to a defensive encounter between a black bear and hikers. More Info.	Warning	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Upper Troll Falls	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Village Rim E-bike Pilot Project	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Wasootch Creek	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Wedge Connector Bridge out over Evan-Thomas Creek	Warning	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Wedge Pond	Open	Hiking Duane

Kananaskis Valley

Kananaskis Country

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