Effective Date: July 6, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Cirque, Pocaterra Ridge & Surrounding area

Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks will be completing trail construction work and reclamation in and around Pocaterra Cirque Trail within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park between July 6 and Fall 2026, or until further notice. Construction crews will be on site beginning July 6, 2026.

To safely complete this work, the areas outlined in red on the attached map will be temporarily closed for the duration of construction.

The temporary closure is necessary to:

• Protect public safety while construction crews and heavy equipment are active on the trail.
• Allow trail construction and reclamation work to proceed safely and efficiently, minimizing the overall duration of the closure.
• Protect newly reclaimed alpine vegetation and restoration areas while they are being established.

Please note:

• Highwood Meadows Day Use Area will remain open throughout construction.
• Alternative hiking opportunities during the closure include Ptarmigan Cirque, Rawson Lake, Chester Lake, Heart Creek, Picklejar Lakes, and Burstall Pass, subject to current road conditions, trail closures and advisories. Visitors are encouraged to check current conditions before travelling to the area.

Conservation Officers will enforce the area closure under the Provincial Parks Act. Do not cross construction barriers and follow all signage.

Visitors looking for alternatives can call the Kananaskis Information Line at 1-403-678-0760 or stop by a Kananaskis Information Centre.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Effective Date: August 15, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Boulton Creek Campground , Interlakes Campground , Lower Lake Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Bears frequenting the area. 

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

• Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
• Keep your pet on a leash.
• Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible and know how to use it.
• Secure attractants like food, garbage, pet food and any scented items in hard sided vehicles or bear proof lockers.
• Learn more about bear safety.

Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.

Effective Date: July 31, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Three Isle Lake Trail

Forks Backcountry Campground, Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground, and Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground are OPEN.

All three campgrounds are accessible using a temporary detour route that begins at the bridge over the Kananaskis River, approximately 500 metres west of Point Backcountry Campground.

What Campers Need to Know

• Three Isle Trail is closed from the junction with Upper Lake Trail to the Upper Kananaskis River due to a washed-out bridge.
• Obey all closure signs and follow all posted signage and stay on the designated temporary detour.
• Wildlife is commonly present along the temporary detour route. Hikers should stay alert, make noise, travel in groups, and carry bear spray.
• Allow extra travel time, as the detour may increase hiking distance and travel duration.
• Be prepared for rough trail conditions and ongoing repair activities in the area.
• Check Alberta Parks trail reports and advisories before departing, as conditions may change. Visit albertaparks.ca for the latest updates.

Effective Date: July 27, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

The bridge just beyond the parking lot that provides access to this trail has been washed out.

Effective Date: June 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Spray Lakes West Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park

Spray Lakes West Campground is open, however it is only accessible via Hwy 40 South and the unpaved portion of Hwy 742 N via Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.

Effective Date: June 5, 2026

Where: Boulton Creek Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

The Boulton Creek Campground dump station is now open as a dry dump only (no water). Potable water is still available at Canyon Dump Station.