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

Shallow snow base with early season hazards. 

Closed for Frozen Thunder Roll-Out

Inside of range was not groomed. 

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

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

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

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

Track is shallow in sun effected areas.

March 29th: Machine Compacted Snow.

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

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

March 30th: User compacted soft snow.

March 14th: Variable snow, with some user traffic.

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.

Nov. 14th: Snow covered

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.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

March 4th: Groomed and trackset. Some icy or thin patches

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

March 30th: User compacted soft snow.

Curtains are closed

March 29th: Machine Compacted Snow.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

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

For snowmobile use

Mar 11th: Roller packed, but not trackset. Ice patches, thin areas and bare spots.

Feb 13th: User compacted snow.

Trackset from the trailhead to N Hydroline junction on Mar 16th. The remainder was trackset on Mar 11th.

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.

March 14th: 2-4 cm of fresh snow on a firm compacted tread.

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

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

Track is shallow in sun effected areas.

Feb 25th: Bare dirt, muddy spots, ice patches and user packed snow.

Closed for Frozen Thunder Roll-Out

Closed for Frozen Thunder Roll-Out

Trail is closed for the winter season due to hazardous ice flows and conditions. Please use Grassi Lakes Upper trail to access the lakes.

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. 

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

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

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.

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

Mar 13: Rough, variable snow. Not machine groomed. Not recommended for XC skiing.

Mar 14th: Soft snow, minimal user traffic.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

Mar 13th: Roller packed, but not trackset. Ice patches, thin areas and bare spots.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

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

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

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

Always use extra caution on Lookout, especially the steeper South side. 

Thin base in sun affected areas. 

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

No tracks were set.

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.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

March 14th: 2-4 cm of fresh snow on a firm compacted tread.

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

Downed trees and other debris could exist on trail.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

March 29th: Machine Compacted Snow.

Mar 13th: Roller packed, but not trackset. Ice patches, thin areas and bare spots.

Mar 13th: Roller packed, but not trackset. Ice patches, thin areas and bare spots.

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.

Track is shallow in sun effected areas.

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

Mar 13th: Roller packed, but not trackset. Ice patches, thin areas and bare spots.

Mar 13th: Roller packed, but not trackset. Ice patches, thin areas and bare spots.

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.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

Warning: This is not a maintained trail.

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

Groomed from Lookout to Pocatera Hut. 

Six sets of tracks set.

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

Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1st - Apr 30th.

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.

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

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

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.

March 29th: Machine Compacted Snow.

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.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

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

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.

No tracksetting due to thin snow throughout trail.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

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

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

March 29th: Machine Compacted Snow.

March 29th: Machine Compacted Snow.

March 30th: User compacted soft snow.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

March 29th: 12-15cm fresh snow.

March 14th: Rough, variable snow. Not machine groomed. Not recommended for XC skiing.

Mar 13th: Rough, variable snow. Not machine groomed. Not recommended for XC skiing.

River ice flooding

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

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

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Feb 5th: 10cm fresh snow.

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

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. 

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.

The steepest hills and the thinnest base, with the most exposed dirt and rocks present.

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.

March 14th: Variable snow, with some user traffic.

Tracks are bit thin in sun exposed areas and may have ice/pavement in the bottom of the tracks, especially in the section between the picnic tables.

March 14th: 2-4 cm of fresh snow on a firm compacted tread.

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

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.