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

Still quite rough in places with very little track setting.

Shallow snow base with early season hazards. 

Closed for Frozen Thunder Roll-Out

Warning: Trail is extremely rough. Not recommended.

Inside of range was not groomed. 

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

Insufficient snow

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

The top 200m is much improved with shovelling but may have some exposed rock at the surface.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Not fully trackset. 

Jan 10th: Variable user packed snow and dirt patches.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

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

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

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Jan 10th: Variable user packed snow and dirt patches.

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

• Closed: Fire Guard Construction
• 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.

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

• Closed: Fire Guard Construction

Very thin base and not fully trackset, with a possible ice flow south of Rolly Rd.

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

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

No longer groomed due to safety concerns (extremely steep)

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

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

For snowmobile use

Still quite thin for the first 800m, the rollers on the steep hill on the top section are not yet flattened.

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 bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

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

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

Not fully trackset. 

Dec 26th: Mix of variable user compacted snow, ice and dirt patches.

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. 

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.

• Closed: Fire Guard Construction

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.

Trackset from Lookout to Tyrwhitt on Jan 12th and from Elk pass to Lookout on Jan 15th.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

Jan 10th: Firm packed snow.

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.

Insufficient snow

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

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

Possible Ice Flow.

Not quite fully trackset.

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

Six sets of tracks set. Lots of exposed brush

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.

Groomed on Jan 6th from Discovery Center to Lodgepole, the remainder groomed and partially trackset Jan 3rd, and still quite bumpy.

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

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Shallow snow base with early season hazards. 

Shallow snow base with early season hazards. 

• Closed: Fire Guard Construction

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.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

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.

Not fully trackset. 

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

Jan 1st: Roller packed snow on a hard packed, thin base

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.

Jan 10th: Packed snow.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Partially trackset only. Some shoveling was done which helped even out the trail.  Needs the most snow of all trails to eliminate hazards and quite rough in places, especially from the top top of the steep hill (below the upper meadows) for about 500m. 

Warning: This is not a maintained trail.

Warning: Use caution on lower east side of loop as part of the trail has washed out. Area is flagged and reroute marked.

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

Packers to Whiskey Jack on Jan 3rd, the remainder Jan 18th. Very thin within a few km's of the Hut (and not fully trackset), improving tremendously with elevation.

Four 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.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

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.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

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.

• Closed: Fire Guard Construction
• Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 14th.
• Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 23rd.

• Closed: Fire Guard Construction

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.

Not fully trackset.

Some dirt and rocks exposed.

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.

Insufficient snow

Partially trackset due to many early season hazards

Fire Guard Construction

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

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

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

• Closed: Fire Guard Construction

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Jan 15th: Ice and dirt mix with greater proportion of dirt at higher elevations. Studs and/or spikes recommended.

Jan 10th: Mix of firm packed snow and dry dirt patches.

Jan 10th: Firm packed snow, some dirt patches. 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.

Dec 11th: Variable snow, with some user traffic.

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. 

Thin base.

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.

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.

Roller packed only. Shallow snow base

Warning: no bridge exists across Evan Thomas creek on Wedge Connector trail. 

Jan 10th: Variable user packed snow and dirt patches.

Jan 15th: Compacted snow and ice with some dirt patches.

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.

Jan 7th: Thin base, some exposed pavement.

Partially trackset and quite bumpy in places.

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.