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Effective Date: August 13, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Crystal Line - West Trail , Crystal Line - West Multi-Use Trail , West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Details:

The West Crystal Line and West Crystal Line Singletrack trails in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone are temporarily closed due to overland flooding.

For more information, call 310-LAND (5263) or Bragg Creek Trails.

Map of Affected Area

Guide on horseback leading a family on horseback through the trees (2)
Two skiers crossing a bridge, enjoying the cross country ski trails while skiing in West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Family of 3 mountain biking with Outbound Elements
Winter hiking in West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area
West Bragg Creek PRA
Information: 403-678-0760
Directions
Facility Operator: Kananaskis Campground Services Inc.

Located only 30 km from Calgary, West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area is the access point for hundreds of kilometres of multi-use trails in the surrounding Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone. The terrain is mostly gentle and rolling and the forest is a mix of aspen and evergreens which has been logged in places, opening up many lovely vistas. Creeks, springs, and wetlands add variety to the landscape. Hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians will all enjoy spending time on the trails. For more information on trails and recreational activities in the area, visit Bragg Creek Trails.

9 km west of Bragg Creek; approximately 325 km from Edmonton & 30 km from Calgary

Activities

Cross Country Skiing  Cross Country Skiing
Hiking - Front Country  Hiking - Front Country
Mtn. Biking/Cycling  Mtn. Biking/Cycling
Trail Running  Trail Running
Geocaching  Geocaching
Electric Bicycles  Electric Bicycles
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Events

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No upcoming events at this time.

Maps & Guides

  • Elbow Valley Summer Trails Map Map, Kananaskis, Big Elbow Backcountry, Cobble Flats PRA, Dawson PRA, Elbow Falls PRA, Elbow River PRA, Elbow River Launch PRA, Elbow-Sheep WPP, Little Elbow PRA, McLean Creek PRA, Moose Mountain Trailhead PRA, Mount Romulus Backcountry, Tombstone Backcountry, West Bragg Creek PRA, Beaver Flats Interpretive Trail, Elbow Falls Interpretive Trail, Fullerton Loop Trail, Little Elbow Interpretive Trail, McLean Creek Interpretive Trail, Nihahi Ridge Trail, Paddy’s Flat Interpretive Trail, Tombstone Lake Trail, Riverview Trail, Big Elbow Trail, Diamond T Loop Trail, Ford Creek Trail, Ford Knoll Trail, Elbow Valley Trail, Little Elbow Trail, Moose Mountain Trail, Nihahi Creek Trail, Powderface Creek Trail, Powderface Ridge Trail, "Prairie Link Trail", Sulphur Springs Trail, Threepoint Mountain Trail, Tom Snow Trail, Trail Creek Trail, Wildhorse Trail, Crystal Line Trail, Elbow Trail, Hostel Loop Trail, Moose Loop Trail, Sundog Trail, Telephone Trail, Kananaskis Country, Map, River Cove Group, Paddys Flat Group, Cobble Flats Group, Little Elbow Equestrian, North Fork PRA, Mesa Butte PRA, Gooseberry PRA, Gooseberry Campground, Fisher Creek PRA,Peter Lougheed PP, Kananaskis Country,Elbow Lake Backcountry Campground Map, Parks: Ings Mine PRA Park Map Trails, Ing's Mine PRA Ings Mine Day Use -- f9e4c222-d21d-43a3-91db-741c82509d24 True
  • Central Map (Georeferenced) Trails: Trails: Diamond T Loop, Race of Spades, Ridgeback 1, Ridgeback 2, Ridgeback 3, Ridgeback 4, Tom Snow, Bobcat, Special K, Elbow, Snagmore, Fullerton Loop, Sugar Mama, Sugar Daddy, Snakes and Ladders, Suagr Pony, Mountain Road, Ranger Summit, Strange Brew, Boundary Ridge (Winter), Iron Springs, Boundary Horse, Iron Creek, Iron Vista, Sundog East, Sundog West, Loggers, Snowy Owl, Mountain View, Mountain Road, Mountain View West, West Meadow, Moose Connector, Moose Loop, Snowy Shortcut, West Crystal Line, Crystal Link, Link, Old Shell Road, Braggin Rights, Long Distance, Hostel Loop, Snowshoe Hare West, Whitetail, Telephone Loop, Old Hostel Road, East Crystal Line, Diamond T Loop, Race of Spades, Ridgeback 1, Ridgeback 2, Ridgeback 3, Ridgeback 4, Tom Snow, Bobcat, Special K, Elbow, Snagmore, Fullerton Loop, Sugar Mama, Sugar Daddy, Snakes and Ladders, Suagr Pony, Mountain Road, Ranger Summit, Strange Brew, Boundary Ridge (Winter), Iron Springs, Boundary Horse, Iron Creek, Iron Vista, Sundog East, Sundog West, Loggers, Snowy Owl, Mountain View, Mountain Road, Mountain View West, West Meadow, Moose Connector, Moose Loop, Snowy Shortcut, West Crystal Line, Crystal Link, Link, Old Shell Road, Braggin Rights, Long Distance, Hostel Loop, Snowshoe Hare West, Whitetail, Telephone Loop, Old Hostel Road, East Crystal Line Park: West Bragg Creek PRA , Provincial Recreation Area, Elbow River PRA, Kananaskis Country Facilities: West Bragg Creek Day Use, Fullerton Day Use, Station Flats Day Use, Map -- f9e4c222-d21d-43a3-91db-741c82509d24 True
  • Full Map (Georeferenced) Trails: Diamond T Loop, Race of Spades, Ridgeback 1, Ridgeback 2, Ridgeback 3, Ridgeback 4, Tom Snow, Bobcat, Special K, Elbow, Snagmore, Fullerton Loop, Sugar Mama, Sugar Daddy, Snakes and Ladders, Suagr Pony, Mountain Road, Ranger Summit, Strange Brew, Boundary Ridge (Winter), Iron Springs, Boundary Horse, Iron Creek, Iron Vista, Sundog East, Sundog West, Loggers, Snowy Owl, Mountain View, Mountain Road, Mountain View West, West Meadow, Moose Connector, Moose Loop, Snowy Shortcut, West Crystal Line, Crystal Link, Link, Old Shell Road, Braggin Rights, Long Distance, Hostel Loop, Snowshoe Hare West, Whitetail, Telephone Loop, Old Hostel Road, East Crystal Line, Diamond T Loop, Race of Spades, Ridgeback 1, Ridgeback 2, Ridgeback 3, Ridgeback 4, Tom Snow, Bobcat, Special K, Elbow, Snagmore, Fullerton Loop, Sugar Mama, Sugar Daddy, Snakes and Ladders, Suagr Pony, Mountain Road, Ranger Summit, Strange Brew, Boundary Ridge (Winter), Iron Springs, Boundary Horse, Iron Creek, Iron Vista, Sundog East, Sundog West, Loggers, Snowy Owl, Mountain View, Mountain Road, Mountain View West, West Meadow, Moose Connector, Moose Loop, Snowy Shortcut, West Crystal Line, Crystal Link, Link, Old Shell Road, Braggin Rights, Long Distance, Hostel Loop, Snowshoe Hare West, Whitetail, Telephone Loop, Old Hostel Road, East Crystal Line Park: West Bragg Creek PRA , Provincial Recreation Area, Elbow River PRA, Kananaskis Country Facilities: West Bragg Creek Day Use, Fullerton Day Use, Station Flats Day Use, Trail Map Park Map -- f9e4c222-d21d-43a3-91db-741c82509d24 True
  • North Map (Georeferenced) Trails: Telephone Loop, Long Distance, Disconnect, Merlin View, Kestrel, Tom Snow, Moose, Moose Loop, Mountain View West, West Meadow, Moose Connector, Snowy Owl, Old Shell Road, Braggin Rights, Snowshoe Hare West, Hostel Loop, Snowshoe Hare East, Mountain View West, West Meadow, Mountain View, West Crystal Line, Crystal Link, Link, Middle Crystal, Mountain Road, Sundog West, Boundary Ridge, Chickadee, Old Hostel Road, Watershed Heritage, Hostel MEadow, East Crystal Line, Sundog East, Boundary Horse, Ranger Summit, Bobcat, Boundary Ridge (Winter) Parks: West Bragg Creek PRA Provincial Recreation Area, Kananaskis Country Facilities: West Bragg Creek Day Use Park Map Trail Map -- f9e4c222-d21d-43a3-91db-741c82509d24 True
  • South Map (Georeferenced) Trails: Diamond T Loop, Race of Spades, Ridgeback 1, Ridgeback 2, Ridgeback 3, Ridgeback 4, Tom Snow, Bobcat, Special K, Elbow, Snagmore, Fullerton Loop, Sugar Mama, Sugar Daddy, Snakes and Ladders, Suagr Pony, Mountain Road, Ranger Summit, Strange Brew, Boundary Ridge (Winter), Iron Springs, Boundary Horse, Iron Creek, Iron Vista, Sundog East, Sundog West, Loggers, Snowy Owl, Mountain View, Mountain Road, Mountain View West, West Meadow, Moose Connector, Moose Loop, Snowy Shortcut, West Crystal Line, Crystal Link, Link, Old Shell Road, Braggin Rights, Long Distance, Hostel Loop, Snowshoe Hare West, Whitetail, Telephone Loop, Old Hostel Road, East Crystal Line Park: West Bragg Creek PRA , Provincial Recreation Area, Elbow River PRA, Kananaskis Country Facilities: West Bragg Creek Day Use, Fullerton Day Use, Station Flats Day Use, Trail Map -- f9e4c222-d21d-43a3-91db-741c82509d24 True
Updated: Aug 24, 2026
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