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Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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Updated: November 09, 2025

Updated: November 09, 2025 | Print Report

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

    Nov 9th: Flurries have fallen over the last few weeks, with about 5cms of snow accumulating in some areas at lower elevations, and a possibility of over 30cms at some localized high elevation areas, though some higher elevations areas have received less than 10cms. Icy patches could exist under thinner snow.

    Frosty mornings will make for slippery conditions in the morning, becoming wet and muddy in the afternoon.

    Over the coming weeks the snow line will raise and lower as precipitation rolls in and out and temperatures rise and fall.

    Strong wind gusts blew through the valley in the last few days. Some trees fell over and might be blocking 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. Note that days are getting shorter, plan your day accordingly.  

    Winter signage changeover in progress.

     

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • 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.
    • Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra clothing.

    Snow Depths:

    Highwood Pass: 28 cm

    Aster Lake: No Report

    Burstall Pass: 42 cm

    Mud Lake: 28 cm

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive Hiking Hiking 2.1 km Open
Bill Benson Hiking Hiking 0.7 km one-way Open
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive

Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail.

 		Hiking Hiking 4.2 km Open
Boulton Creek Interpretive Hiking Hiking 4.9 km Open
Burstall Pass

Note: Bikes permitted on first 3.5 km of trail ONLY.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 7.4 km one-way Open
Chester Lake Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 4.6 km one-way Open
Elbow Lake Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 1.4 km one-way Open
Elk Pass Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking 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 Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass Open
Highwood Meadows Hiking 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 Hiking 0.8 km Closed
Lookout Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 1.7 km Open
Lower Lake Hiking Hiking 3.5 km one-way Open
Lower Lake Interpretive Hiking Hiking 0.5 km one-way Open
Marl Lake Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.5 km for loop Open
Maude-Lawson

Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon.

 		Hiking Hiking 7.5 km Open
Peninsula Hiking Hiking 0.4 km Open
Peter Lougheed Paved

Construction:  Pathway closed between Elkwood Campground and the Elkwood Amphitheatre.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 12.1 km one-way Partially Closed
Pocaterra

Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 9.9 km one-way Open
Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive Hiking Hiking 4.5 km Open
Rawson Lake

Oct 29th: Snow covered

 		Hiking Hiking 3.9 km one-way Open
Rock Glacier Interpretive Hiking Hiking 0.15 km one-way Open
Rockwall

Closure: Multiple bears feeding in the area. 

 		Hiking Hiking 0.5 km Closed
Spruce Road Hiking Hiking 0.8 km Open
Three Isle Lake

Oct 29th: Mostly snow covered beyond Invincible Creek Bridge

Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 10.2 km Open
Upper Lake Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 15.7 km Open
Whiskey Jack Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 3.9 km one-way Open
William Watson Lodge Access Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking 0.6 km one-way Open