Some dirt or rocks may exist on a sharp turn at the top of a hill at about the halfway point of the extra 5k, as well as on the cut off below it. Pine branches are infringing onto the edge of the trail in places, especially on the extra 5k of the 15 km, and are being removed throughout the winter as time allows.

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Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Amos was groomed and trackset from the Lynx junction north to Wheeler only on April 10th; the remainder was done on April 4th.

Watch for Hazards.

Minor wash out on trail and bridge at the west end.

Vehicle access closed for season

Everything in the biathlon area including the access trail was groomed on the morning of April 9th with the exception of inside the range.

Vehicle access closed for season

Tracks and tread are bit rough/icy in some areas. Use extra caution on hills.

Vehicle access closed for season

Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY 

In the winter, only the section below Coal Mine is included in the designated/sanctioned trails network. 

There are some very thin spots, mainly under trees and sun exposed, including a patch of ice and a bare spot on the east side of the marsh between the Group Camp and the middle Pocaterra junction.  The middle section of Come Along was not groomed due to this bare ground.

Do not use section between Crystal Link #1 & #2 as it crosses a bog

No longer groomed.

Fat biking is permitted on this trail from Fullterton Trailhead to Sugar Daddy junction only.
Winter equestrian use is permitted on this trail from from Fullterton Trailhead to the south Iron Springs junction only.

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Snowmobiles ONLY permitted from January 1 through March 31

Elbow Loop Public Recreation Trail is open for snowmobiles Jan. 1 to March 31 conditions permitting. 

The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Tracks and tread are bit rough/icy in some areas. Use extra caution on hills, especially the hill/corner at the south end of the trail.

WARNING: Limited directional signage.

Closed due to icing

• This trail has been re-routed after the 2013 floods. Please note that this junction is now located at the Lower Galatea Lake, after Lillian Lake.

Construction advisory in effect. The informal parking in the Highway 1 ditch for access to Heart Creek is not available at this time.

Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.

1. The trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path Between Nov. 1 and May 1 due to Highway Avalanche Control.
2. Blackshale Bridge is closed in winter. The bypass trail remains opens.

Vehicle access closed for season

Caution is advised as the steep hill at the north end of Hydroline is shared with the Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail.

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. The trail is now out-and-back or the route can be attempted with two stream fords.

Closed for Blasting, effective August 4, 2020

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Caution: Lodgepole trail, between Pocaterra Hut and the large hill at the north end will no longer be groomed for the season.

Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side. Spring melt/freeze conditions are showing up on south facing aspects. 

Use caution on Lower Lake Group trail, as the snow bridge over the creek about 200m west of the KLT has mostly collapsed.  There is about a 1m width at trail level on which to cross (on April 3rd), but the remainder could collapse at any time.  There is not much of a chance that this trail will be groomed again this season.

Vehicle access closed for season

This trail was heavily damaged in the 2013 flood; expect washouts and challenging travel

The mass start area was partly groomed with a modified mass start, with 5 tracks set. 

Trackset on April 6th from Visitor Centre parking to the Lodgepole junction. The remainder was trackset on April 4th.

Only the version southern 0.7 km portion of Merlin View permits equestrian traffic in the winter months as part of the 2019-2021 pilot north winter equestrian route.

In partnership with the Canmore Trail Alliance, trail tread improvements are ongoing on the Montane Traverse.
Primary work includes realignment of 125 m of the 'golf course climb' to create a sustainable grade, reducing from 20% to 12%.

Ski bridge on south half of the loop is damaged - use summer route as per signs.

Vehicle access closed for season

Please be advised that this trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained; route finding may be required.

Tracks and tread are a bit rough/icy in some areas. Use extra caution on hills.

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Creek crossing is required

Creek crossing is required

The ice flow below the "ice flow" sign is at the surface and is on April 4th was across about half of the width of the trail- use caution descending this area!  

Snowshoer packed. 

Groomed and trackset from Pocaterra Hut to Packers in the early hours of April 3rd; the remainder in the early morning of April 4th.

Four sets of tracks were set.

Vehicle access closed for season

Open for snowmobile traffic from December 1 - April 30.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow and slippery conditions.

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Construction advisory in effect. The informal parking in the Highway 1 ditch for access to Heart Creek is not available at this time.

• Bear Warning
• Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY

Vehicle access closed for season

Four sets of tracks set.

Trail is not maintained for summer use.

Not recommended for summer use due to wet conditions.

• The section of trail east of Telephone Loop is not recommended April 1 - November 30 due to wet conditions; no biking or equestrian use on this section

Fat biking is allowed on the trail west of Telephone Loop East Trail Only

Winter Equestrian use is permitted between the WBC parking lot and West Meadow junction.

NO PARKING AT WILLIAM WATSON LODGE. There will be no access to Spruce Rd from William Watson Lodge this winter season due to construction at the Lodge.

New bridge in place, just east of Ranger Summit trail intersection.

March 30th, 2021:   As spring progresses and the melting process continues, the creek and bog crossings deteriorate and travel becomes more difficult on this trail. The Kananaskis River/Creek is starting to open up in places and soon will not be passable! Be prepared to re-evaluate your trip and make other plans when this transition takes place.

This section of trail is not recommended April 1 - November 30 due to wet conditions 

Winter/fat biking is only permitted between the Kananaskis Village and Terrace Link trail junction.

Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

Vehicle access closed for season

Vehicle access closed for season

Limited directional signage

• The trail above Troll Falls is called Upper Troll Falls and is closed due to slippery conditions and to protect this sensitive environment.
• Alternate Parking at Kovach Pond if parking lot is full. 

Upper Troll Falls Trail is closed due to slippery conditions and to protect this sensitive environment. The area is reassessed regularly by Alberta Parks staff and when conditions warrant, the trail will be re-opened.

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use.

Use caution approaching Watridge Lake, as there is some exposed ground right at the lake shore, currently under the recent snowfall.

Bridge out over Evan-Thomas Creek, so the connection to Evan-Thomas Fireroad is not groomed. 

Caution: Sun exposed areas will have a thin base and have exposed the ground surface in some areas (around the picnic tables).

• Yamnuska Trail is only maintained for the first 1.0 km and requires significant route finding skills beyond. If venturing to the top of the scramble route, remember there are over 150 climbing routes up the face it is critical that hikers do not throw rocks over the edge.