Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Mount Shark

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Updated: November 06, 2025

Updated: November 06, 2025 | Print Report

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

    Below are the general ski trail conditions. To see updated ski trail grooming, visit the "Trail Grooming Map" link on this page.

    If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Skiers/riders and ice climbers should be aware of overhead hazards. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada. 

    At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.  

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

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Walking, snowshoeing, and fat biking are not permitted on Mt. Shark ski trails - these activities are permitted on the snowshoe trails.
    • Dogs are permitted on-leash on Mt. Shark ski trails.
    • Be Wildlife Aware. 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

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Live Grooming Report

Trail Grooming Map

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Biathlon Range Area Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Open
Draco Groomed: Apr 18 Track Set: Apr 18 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 0.8 km Open
Hercules Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 5.4 km Open
Mass Start Area Skiing Skiing Open
Mount Shark Helipad Access Groomed: Apr 18 Track Set: Apr 18 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing Open
Orion Groomed: Apr 18 Track Set: Apr 18 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.1 km Open
Pegasus Groomed: Apr 17 Track Set: Apr 17 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.8 km Open
Ursa Major Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Virgo Groomed: Apr 17 Track Set: Apr 17 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 2.8 km Open
Watridge Lake Groomed: Apr 17 Track Set: Apr 17 Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Skijoring Skijoring Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.7 km one-way Open