Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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


West Bragg Creek

Updated: February 12, 2026

Updated: February 12, 2026 | Print Report

    Feb 10th:

    All trails are a mix of dirt, mud or ice. Typically low elevation trails are ice covered. Traction aids are recommended.

    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. 

    Strong wind gusts blew through the valley in the last few weeks. Some trees fell over and might be blocking the trails.

    The Bragg Creek Trails group asks users to check their website for detailed condition reports before choosing their route. Ensuring you are using the correct trails at the correct times, helps to preserve trail tread and aids in preserving the hard work of volunteers and staff.

     

    Notes:

    • Dogs must be on-leash within the Provincial Recreation Area
    • The georeferenced maps at right can be downloaded and used on Apps such as Avenza to follow your position while on trail.
    • There is now a free public cellular hotspot immediately south of the Trails Centre at the West Bragg Creek Parking Lot, which enables visitors to make emergency and non-emergency calls.
    • The All Season Trails system was created in partnership with the Government of Alberta and the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association (GBCTA), recently rebranded as Bragg Creek Trails. Please visit the Bragg Creek Trails website to learn more.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Bears are active. 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.
    • 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.

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Bobcat

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.2 km Open
Boundary Horse

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.3 km Open
Boundary Ridge

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.2 km Open
Braggin Rights

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.7 km Open
Bunny Loop

Feb 9th: Ice and dirt

Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.3 km Open
Chickadee Loop

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Open
Crystal Line - East

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Feb 05
Skiing Skiing Open
Crystal Line - Middle Skiing Skiing Open
Crystal Line - West

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Feb 05
Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Demi-Tel

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.3 km Open
Disconnect

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.6 km Open
Elbow North Groomed: Feb 06 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.4km one-way / 6.8km return Open
Fisher Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.2 km Open
Fullerton Loop

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail) Open
Hostel Loop

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Jan 26
Skiing Skiing Open
Hostel Meadow Loop

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Jan 26
Skate Skiing Skate Skiing 0.3 km Open
Iron Creek

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Jan 25
Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing 1.9 km Open
Iron Horse

Feb 4th: Mix of ice, slush and mud.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.4 km Open
Iron Springs

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Feb 05
Skiing Skiing Open
Iron Vista Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 1.3 km Open
Loggers Loop Groomed: Feb 05 Skiing Skiing Open
Long Distance

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.6 km Open
Merlin View

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 6.1 km Open
Moose

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.5 km Open
Moose Connector Groomed: Feb 05 Skiing Skiing Open
Moose Loop

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Feb 05 Track Set: Feb 05
Skiing Skiing Open
Mountain Road

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Feb 05
Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Mountain View Groomed: Feb 05 Skiing Skiing 1.5 km Open
Mountain View West Skiing Skiing 3.8 km Open
Old Hostel Road

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.8 km Open
Old Shell Road

TRAIL CLOSED: AFP ordered long term closure for reclamation.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.5 km Closed
Ranger Summit

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.2 km Open
Reconnect

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.4 km Open
Ridgeback Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.8 km Open
Snagmore

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.0 km Open
Snakes and Ladders

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.6 km Open
Snowshoe Hare East

Feb 4th: Mix of ice, slush and mud.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Snowshoe Hare West

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Snowy Owl

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 6.6 km Open
Snowy Shortcut

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.6 km Open
Strange Brew

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Sugar Daddy

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.6 km Open
Sugar Mama

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.5 km Open
Sugar Pony Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 0.9 km Open
Sundog

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Feb 05
Skiing Skiing Open
Telephone Loop East

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Groomed: Jan 26
Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Telephone Loop West

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Tom Snow

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 27.3 km Open
West Meadow

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 2.1 km Open
Whitetail

Feb 10th: Ice and dirt.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open