April 29th: Mainly snow covered

Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Seasonal Wildlife Corridor Closure December 1 - June 15

Inside of range was not groomed. The firing line was groomed.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

A bridge 0.5 km south of Mt Allen drive was damaged by an ice flow event this winter and will need to be replaced. Users will have to detour 2km on hwy 40 from the Kananaskis River bridge to the water treatment plant access road between May 12th to 14th while the bridge is out.

Some ice is still present in this area. 

May 2nd: Mainly Bare at top, snow and ice accumulated in shaded area close to the lake

A bridge 0.5 km south of Mt Allen drive was damaged by an ice flow event this winter and will need to be replaced. Users will have to detour 2km on hwy 40 from the Kananaskis River bridge to the water treatment plant access road between May 12th to 14th while the bridge is out.

Some ice is still present in this area. 

Due to a significant ice flow on the north portion of Bill Milne trail (south of Kovach Pound), this section of trail is closed. 

April 30th: Snow covered.

Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail.

Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Fox Creek.

April 30th: Sign changeover complete.

Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.

April 30th: Mainly deep snow.

April 30th: Mainly deep snow.

Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY.

• Closed: April 1st - June 21st for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

• Closed: April 1st - June 21st for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

Chester Lake: Closed May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

An ice flow has developed over one of the bridges on the east descent / ascent of Cloudline. Caution is required moving over this part of the trail.

Some bare spots forming.

Closed: To allow for the completion of the flood mitigation project.

Warning: The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp and is not recommended.

May 8th: Do not use trail to prevent damage.

Curtains are closed

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

April 29th: A mix of bare and snow/ice cover.

April 29th: Snowbound.

Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

For snowmobile use

April 16th: 10cm of wet fresh snow.

April 30th: Mainly snow covered, deep in places. Sign changeover complete. 

Icy sections are present on the hill descending down towards the Fox Creek.

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

No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Boulton.

April 26th: Mostly bare dirt, with some ice and muddy patches.

Closed: May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.

Exposed dirt/rocks at the usual spot- the sharp corner about half way around and the cut off just below.

April 29th: Mainly snow covered.

Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details.

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

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

Closed for construction

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Construction Warning: For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard. Construction hazards exist in the area.

Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely.

April 30th: Snow covered.

Seasonal Wildlife Corridor Closure December 1 - June 15

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

April 29th: Mainly deep snow cover. Sign changeover complete.

Always use extra caution on Lookout, especially the steeper South side. The South side was not groomed on April 14th due to icy conditions; it was last groomed March 30th.

April 29th: Mainly bare with some snow and ice.

Some bare spots starting to form.

April 29th: Mainly snow/ice covered.

April 29th: A mix of bare and snow cover. Sign changeover complete.

The mass start was last groomed on April 3rd.

April 29th: Deep snow.

Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon.

From December 1st to April 30th inclusive, OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires. This restriction DOES NOT apply to snow vehicles.

Trackset from Elkwood to the Visitor Centre on April 9th. The remainder was trackset on April 2nd.

Construction Warning: For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard. Construction hazards exist in the area.

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

Downed trees and other debris could exist on trail.

Construction Warning: For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard. Construction hazards exist in the area.

Note: This trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained. Route finding may be required.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Bare spots near memorial benches just South of where the ski trail leaves campground loop A.

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

Seasonal Wildlife Corridor Closure December 1 - June 15

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Caution - modifications made to jump line - please use the "Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free Ride" protocol.

A few ice flows forming (below ice crossing caution sign). Bare spots starting to form on sun exposed aspect's.

May 7th: Sign changeover complete. Caution is advised as numerous patches of snow and ice exist, and well as needles and other tree debris- paved trails will be swept once the snow melts out.

Warning: This is not a maintained trail.

April 23rd: Bare stretches at lower elevations to snow covered at high elevations.

Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route.

Trackset from Packers to Tyrwitt on April 20th and from Lynx to Packers on April 13th. Many bare spots north of Packers, especially north of Lynx.

Six sets of tracks set.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic May 1 - Nov 30.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

April 29th: Snowbound

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

April 30th: Snow covered.

Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections.

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs.

Note: Bikes are permitted on first 4 km of trail only.

• Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.
• Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.

Warning: Trail is flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. 

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

April 30th: Mostly bare with some icy sections.

May 6th: Mainly snow and ice covered. Sign changeover complete.

Some bare spots starting to form.

Six sets of tracks set.

Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use. Signage may not be up to date and hazards may exist along the trail.

Trail closure in effect September  6^th – 9^th due to construction traffic, please stay out of area and use alternate trails

April 30th: Snow covered.

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.

Seasonal Wildlife Corridor Closure December 1 - June 15

Not fully trackset due to thin snow.

Warning: Not recommended for summer use because the route crosses several sensitive wet areas.

May 8th: Do not use trail. Trail usage will result in damage.

May 6th: A mix of bare, snow and ice cover. Sign changeover complete.

Closed Apr 15 - Jun 15 from Jewel Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary, including Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground.

Seasonal Wildlife Corridor Closure December 1 - June 15

May 12th: Snow free between Interlakes and Point campground junction. Trail not observed beyond Point junction.

Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Trail remains closed pending inspection.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. 

May 12th: Snow free between Interlakes and Point campground junction. The rest of the trail has not observed this year.

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without.

Exposed rocks and dirt on the sharp turn at the top of the 2nd uphill.

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use.

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use

No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Evan-Thomas Fire Road. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.

Trackset North and South of the Amos junctions on April 13th. The remainder was trackset on April 9th and will have quite a few bare spots. Tracks are thin in sun exposed areas.

April 24th: Mainly snow covered. Sign changeover in progress.

A number of bare spot's have formed including at the large hill approximately 2.5km from the trailhead(exsposed dirt and rocks).  Whiskey Jack was only groomed to the lower Wheeler junction and some tracks were left out in thin areas. 

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

May 6th: A mix of bare and snow/ice cover. Sign changeover complete.

May 6th: Mainly snow covered. Sign changeover complete.

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

Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail.

Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail.

Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail.

Closed: Cattle present

Seasonal Wildlife Corridor Closure December 1 - June 15