June 4th: Trails at lower elevations are mainly bare ground, with muddy sections. Trails over 2000m are partly snow covered with muddy sections, with some snow patches below 2000m. Winter to summer sign changeover is complete. The Paved bike trails have been swept and blown clean of needles and debris, a few patches of ice remain on the edges of the trail.
Be bear aware, as there is a possibility of bears on the trails.
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.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Annual Road Closures:
Highway #40: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 20, from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Burstall Pass Trail: Warning, June 8, 2025, A close encounter and multiple sightings of a grizzly bear near the trailhead.
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive |
Hiking
|
2.1 km | Open | |
|
Bill Benson
Limited access due to William Watson Closure |
Hiking
|
0.7 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
May 27th: A few snow and ice patches. Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail. |
Hiking
|
4.2 km | Open | |
| Boulton Creek Interpretive |
Hiking
|
4.9 km | Open | |
|
Burstall Pass
June 5th: The lower portion of trail is snow free with snow patches becoming progressively deeper with elevation, with the some completely snow bound sections near border. Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
7.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Chester Lake
June 5th: Snow free. Downed trees removed. Chester Lake: Annual closure in place for Chester Lake until Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
4.6 km one-way | Closed | |
|
Elbow Lake
June 11th: Trail is snow free. Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
1.4 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Elk Pass
June 2nd: Mostly bare ground with muddy/snowy sections. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
5.6 km | Open | |
|
High Rockies
June 9th: Snow free with some muddy sections. Downed trees removed. Partial closure due to activities associated with G7 Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details.
|
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass | Partially Closed | |
|
Highwood Meadows
June 11th: Trail is snow free. Closed for construction Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Closed | |
|
Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely. |
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Closed | |
|
Lookout
May 29th: Mix of bare and snow covered. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.7 km | Open | |
| Lower Lake |
Hiking
|
3.5 km one-way | Open | |
|
Lower Lake Interpretive
Limited access due to William Watson Closure |
Hiking
|
0.5 km one-way | Warning | |
| Marl Lake Interpretive |
Hiking
|
1.5 km for loop | Open | |
|
Maude-Lawson
June 2nd: Partially snow covered. Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon. |
Hiking
|
7.5 km | Open | |
| Peninsula |
Hiking
|
0.4 km | Open | |
|
Peter Lougheed Paved
Bear Closure: Portion of trail between Lower Lakes to Sarrail campgrounds. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
12.1 km one-way | Partially Closed | |
|
Pocaterra
Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
9.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
June 11th: Trail is mostly snow free with a few small patches of snow in shaded areas. Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Hiking
|
4.5 km | Warning | |
|
Rawson Lake
June 2nd: Trail is snow free with muddy sections. |
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Rock Glacier Interpretive
June 11th: Snow free Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Hiking
|
0.15 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Rockwall
Closed for bear activity. |
Hiking
|
0.5 km | Closed | |
|
Spruce Road
Limited access due to William Watson Closure |
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Warning | |
|
Three Isle Lake
June 2nd: Snow free between Interlakes and Point campground junction. Trail not observed beyond Point junction. Snow free between North Interlakes and Forks Campground. Patches of snow observed on upper headwall. Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
10.2 km | Open | |
|
Upper Lake
May 30th: Snow free between Interlakes and Point campground junction and from North Interlakes to Upper Lake. The rest of the trail has not been observed this year. One small patch of snow remains on the Northwest shore of Upper Lake Trail, downed trees have been removed. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
15.7 km | Open | |
|
Whiskey Jack
May 29th: A mix of bare and some snow patches with muddy sections. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
William Watson Lodge Access
Due to William Watson Closure |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Closed |
