Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Sheep (Summer)

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

The southern portion of this trail starts at the Sandy McNabb Campground and travels through the Sheep River Valley to Junction Creek Day Use, before continuing a further 7.4 km to the Burns Resources Private Property. The northern portion of this trail travels from the junction with the Big Elbow Trail near Tombstone Backcountry Campground to the northern boundary of the Burns Resources Private Property.

The trail through the private Burns Resources 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.

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Warning

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.

Length South Section Sandy McNabb to Burns Private Land 27.5 km; North Section: Big Elbow Trail to Burns Private Land 8.6 km
Elevation: 720 m / 2,400 ft
Group Size Limit: 35 (Permit information)
Summer biking/cycling,e-bikes,hiking,horseback riding,horseback riding (winter) Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding
Winter Horseback Riding (Winter)
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Trail Report: Sheep and Highwood
Trails: Sheep and Highwood | Kananaskis Country | All Parks
Updated: Jul 25, 2024