October 10th: Trails at higher elevation may have snow and icy patches and will be wet and slippery. Lower trails will be a mix of damp and dry. All summer trails have now been cleared of downed trees that fell in the winter, however there is still a possibility of downed trees particularly due to high winds on Sept 25th. Paved trails will be covered in needles and other tree debris.
As nighttime temperatures dip near or below zero, trails could be slightly wet and frosty from morning moisture.
Come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change throughout the day. Note that days are now growing shorter.
Larch season is here. Trees are near the end of their bright colours at higher elevations. Note trail have the tendency to become very busy this time at this time of year. We recommend coming with a plan B or C.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
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1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive
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2.1 km | Open | Hiking |
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Bill Benson
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0.7 km one-way | Open | Hiking |
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Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
August 25th: Please be aware that Warspite Lake is mostly dry at the moment. Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail. |
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4.2 km | Open | Hiking |
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Boulton Creek Interpretive
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4.9 km | Open | Hiking |
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Burstall Pass
August 26th: Come prepared as water levels in the streams running through the first meadow change daily. Trail otherwise dry. Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY. |
 
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7.4 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike Duane |
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Chester Lake
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4.6 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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Elbow Lake
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1.4 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Horseback Riding ebike, Electric Bike |
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Elk Pass
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5.6 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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High Rockies
Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details. |
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63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass | Open | Biking/Cycling,Dog Sledding,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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Highwood Meadows
Closed: Construction Closure at Highwood Meadows Day Use area |
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0.6 km one-way | Closed | Hiking |
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Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely. |
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0.8 km | Closed | Hiking |
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Lookout
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1.7 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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Lower Lake
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3.5 km one-way | Open | Hiking Duane |
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Lower Lake Interpretive
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0.5 km one-way | Open | Hiking |
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Marl Lake Interpretive
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1.5 km for loop | Open | Hiking |
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Maude-Lawson
Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon. |
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7.5 km | Open | Hiking |
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Peninsula
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0.4 km | Open | Hiking |
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Peter Lougheed Paved
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12.1 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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Pocaterra
Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route. |
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9.9 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
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4.5 km | Open | Hiking |
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Rawson Lake
NOTE: Pit toilet at the lake is currently closed |
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3.9 km one-way | Open | Hiking |
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Rock Glacier Interpretive
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0.15 km one-way | Open | Hiking |
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Rockwall
Closed: Bears in the area. |
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0.5 km | Closed | Hiking |
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Three Isle Lake
September 15th: Trail is wet. Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead |
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10.2 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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Upper Lake
October 2nd: Some muddy sections. Route from Hidden Lake to Aster Lake campground is wet and slippery. Ensure proper attire and adequate experience level when attempting. Conditions make trail more difficult than normal. |
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15.7 km | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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Whiskey Jack
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3.9 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike |
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William Watson Lodge Access
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0.6 km one-way | Open | Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC ebike, Electric Bike |
