Kananaskis Country

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Spray Valley

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Updated: May 24, 2025

Updated: May 24, 2025 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    May 24th: Trails at lower elevations are a mix of bare ground and mud. At higher elevation trails are mainly snow covered, deep in places, with some sun exposed bare spots likely.

    It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET

    Be bear aware, as there is a possibility of bears on the trails.

    People seeking alpine objectives should keep in mind that spring avalanches are a potential hazard, and slow, heavy wet avalanches have real potential to push hikers/scramblers into terrain traps. Please ensure you check avalanche.ca before you go.

    Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.  

    Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
    • Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.

    Snow Depths:

    Burstall Pass: 100cm

    Mud Lake: 3cm

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Buller Pass

April 30th: Mainly deep snow.

 		Hiking Hiking 7.5 km one-way to the pass; 9 km one way to Guinn's Pass junction, 10.1 km to Ribbon Lake Campground. Open
Burstall Pass

April 30th: Mainly deep snow.

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

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 7.4 km one-way Open
Chester Lake

Chester Lake: Snow covered. Annual closure in place for Chester Lake until Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 4.6 km one-way Closed
High Rockies

May 15th: Mainly snow covered between Sawmill to Black Prince and north of Buller. The remainder is a mix of bare with snow patches.

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

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass Open
Karst Spring

April 30th: Snow covered.

 		Hiking Hiking 0.8 km one-way Open
Peninsula

May 16th: Snow free. Downed trees removed.

 		Hiking Hiking 0.4 km Open
Rummel Lake

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

 

 		Hiking Hiking Open
Spray Road West Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 10.8 km one-way Open
Watridge Lake Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.7 km one-way Open