Sandy McNabb

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: September 21, 2023

Updated: September 21, 2023 | Print Report

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

Cold Water Safety: Mountain water is cold ALL year. Falling into cold water will affect you immediately. Learn more.

Sept 21: As weather can vary throughout the day this time of year bring layers to be prepared for fall hiking conditions. At any time, please make sure to bring extra food and water. Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

Annual Road Closures:

Highway #546: Open

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Dogs are permitted on Sandy McNabb ski trails. Dogs must be on-leash within the Provincial Park and Wildland Provincial Park.
Bears and other Wildlife in the region are active. Practice wildlife safety. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.
It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
Equestrians are not permitted on groomed ski trails. Snowshoers please keep to the side of groomed ski trails.
Please note that many official summer hiking trails are not maintained in the winter.

Maps

Trail Name	Status	Keywords
Balsam Link Warning: Trail is extremely rough. Not recommended.	Warning	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Curtains No longer groomed due to safety concerns (extremely steep)	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Death Valley	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Death Valley Loop	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing
Fenceline	Open	Hiking,Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Foran Grade	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Duane
Loggers	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Loggers Connector	Open	Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Long Prairie Link	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Long Prairie Loop	Open	Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Long Prairie Ridge	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Lookout Connector	Open	Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Macabee Connector	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Macabee Loop	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Meadow Connector	Open	Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Meadow Link	Open	Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Meadow Loop	Open	Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Pine Ridge Connector	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Pine Ridge Loop	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Sandy McNabb Connector	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Sandy McNabb Interpretive	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Duane
Sandy McNabb Loop	Open	Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Sheep Warning: The trail through the private property (located between the north face of Gibraltar Mountain on the south end and Burns Creek on the north end) was heavily damaged in 2013 and is not passable at this time.	Warning	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter)

Sandy McNabb

Kananaskis Country

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