Kananaskis Country

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Death Valley

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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

Cold Water Safety

Visitors be aware, in the mountains the water is cold all year. If you fall into the cold water it will affect you immediately.
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This trail is an easy, scenic foothills trail. Death Valley Trail is often combined with Windy Point Trail, Foran Grade Trail and Sheep Trails (for 16 km total.) The trail also connects with Ware Creek Trail and 9999 Trail.
  1. As horse use is not permitted on Pine Ridge Trails in the winter, Death Valley is an out-and-back winter equestrian trail.
  2. Fat biking is allowed on Death Valley Trail but not Death Valley Loop.
  3. Death Valley Trail is regularly maintained between Long Prairie and the second Windy Point Junction. The remainder of the trail is on public lands and is not regularly maintained.
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Open
Length:12.5 km one-way
Elevation Profile220 m / 720 ft m
Type:Out-and-Back
Group Size Limit:35  (Permit information)
SummerHikingMtn Biking/CyclingEquestrian/Horseback Riding
WinterHikingFat BikingEquestrian/Horseback Riding - WinterSnowshoeing
Trail Map Sheep Valley Trails Map
Sandy McNabb Trails Map with Cross Country Ski Trails
Trail Report:Sheep and Highwood
Trails  Kananaskis Country  - All Parks
Updated: May 19, 2021