Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
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Updated: April 25, 2026 | Print Report
April 25th: The condition of the Smith Dorrien is no longer suitable for snowcat transportation and Mt Shark was not groomed this week; grooming is now finished for the season at Mt Shark.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers. Snowshoeing, Winter Walking and fat biking are only permitted on the multi-use Watridge Lake trail. Keep dogs on leash and pick up after your pets.
Notes:
Snow Depths:
Burstall Pass: 216 cm
Mud Lake: 129 cm
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Biathlon Range Area
Groomed: Apr 02 |
Skate Skiing
|
Open | ||
|
Draco
Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning. Groomed: Apr 10 Track Set: Apr 10 |
Skate Skiing
Skiing
|
0.8 km | Open | |
|
Hercules
Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner about half way around. Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 |
Skate Skiing
Skiing
|
5.4 km | Open | |
|
Mass Start Area
six sets of tracks set. Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 |
Skiing
|
Open | ||
|
Mount Shark Helipad Access
Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02 |
Skate Skiing
Skiing
|
Open | ||
|
Orion
Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning. Groomed: Apr 10 Track Set: Apr 10 |
Skate Skiing
Skiing
|
2.1 km | Open | |
|
Pegasus
Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skate Skiing
Skiing
|
2.8 km | Open | |
|
Ursa Major
Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner at the top of the second hill. Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skate Skiing
Skiing
|
3.1 km | Open | |
|
Virgo
Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Skate Skiing
Skiing
|
2.8 km | Open | |
|
Watridge Lake
Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09 |
Hiking (Winter)
Skiing
Skijoring
Snowshoeing
Fat Biking
|
3.7 km one-way | Open |
