Spray Valley

Updated: January 15, 2025

Updated: January 15, 2025 | Print Report

Ice Safety: Alberta Parks does not monitor ice conditions; learn how to assess them for yourself.

January 11th: Trails will be snow covered, with an icy base. Expect high traffic trails to be snow packed. Spikes are recommended.

At anytime come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change throughout the day.

Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

Closures:

Galatea Day Use Area Toilets - Closed due to flooding.

West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Practice wildlife safety. 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, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. 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 socks.

Snow Depths:

Burstall Pass: 89cm

Mud Lake: 54cm

Trail Name	Length	Status	Keywords
Burstall Pass (Backcountry)		Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake	4.6 km one-way	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake Snowshoe	3.4 km one-way	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing
Frost Heave Snowshoe	2.5 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Graupel Snowshoe	5.6 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
High Rockies Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.	63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe	3.9 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Rummel Lake		Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe	5.1 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Snowdrift Snowshoe	8.3 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat