July 4th: Trails are starting to dry out, but more rain is expected this coming weekend so check the forecast before heading out. Snow patches above 2000 meters with bare and muddy sections at low elevations
There is a possibility of downed trees due to wet, heavy snow. Travel at these elevations may be difficult until crews can clear trees.
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.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Boulton Creek Campground Amphitheatre: Construction
Burstall Pass Trail: Warning, June 8, 2025, A close encounter and multiple sightings of a grizzly bear near the trailhead.
Bear Warning: Campgrounds in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive |
Hiking
|
2.1 km | Open | |
| Bill Benson |
Hiking
|
0.7 km one-way | Open | |
|
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail.
|
Hiking
|
4.2 km | Open | |
|
Boulton Creek Interpretive
June 27th: Downed trees removed. |
Hiking
|
4.9 km | Open | |
|
Burstall Pass
Note: Bikes permitted on first 3.5 km of trail ONLY. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
7.4 km one-way | Open | |
| Chester Lake |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
4.6 km one-way | Open | |
|
Elbow Lake
June 27th: Trail and campground snow free. Downed trees removed. Lots of water from recent rain and snow running across the trail between Elbow Lake and Tombstone. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
1.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Elk Pass
June 27th: Snow free. Some sections are muddy. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
5.6 km | Open | |
|
High Rockies
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 | Open | |
| Highwood Meadows |
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Open | |
|
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 |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.7 km | Open | |
| Lower Lake |
Hiking
|
3.5 km one-way | Open | |
| Lower Lake Interpretive |
Hiking
|
0.5 km one-way | Open | |
|
Marl Lake Interpretive
June 24th: Downed trees have been removed. |
Hiking
|
1.5 km for loop | Open | |
|
Maude-Lawson
June 26th: Snow patches remain at higher elevations. Downed trees have been removed. 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
|
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
12.1 km one-way | Open | |
|
Pocaterra
June 24th: Snow covered along two thirds of the trail. Downed trees have been removed. Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
9.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
July 3rd: The muddy sections have dried up.
|
Hiking
|
4.5 km | Open | |
|
Rawson Lake
July 2nd: Trail is dry on the lower half with muddy patches at higher elevations. |
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Rock Glacier Interpretive |
Hiking
|
0.15 km one-way | Open | |
| Rockwall |
Hiking
|
0.5 km | Open | |
| Spruce Road |
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Open | |
|
Three Isle Lake
June 27th: Mostly snow free. One large patch of snow is present at the top of the headwall. Downed trees have been removed. Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
10.2 km | Open | |
|
Upper Lake
July 2nd: Snow free. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
15.7 km | Open | |
| Whiskey Jack |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
| William Watson Lodge Access |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Open |
