Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Cypress Hills

Updated: May 17, 2024

Updated: May 17, 2024 | Print Report | Live Grooming Report

Live Grooming Report

Maps


Ice and Toboggan

Hwy 41 Tobogganing Hill - Open
Luge Track - Open
Skating Loop Elkwater - Closed
Skating Loop Old Baldy - Closed
Skating Rink - Open
Tobogganing Hill

Limited grooming was completed this morning at the Learning Centre to reset the teaching and learning tracks for cross country ski lessons to be held over the next few days.

If you notice downed trees or other hazards on any trails please report them to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 extension 5.

Learning Centre will be open Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm for visitors to warm up and use the washrooms. 

Open
Trail Length Diff. Summer Winter Status
Beaver Creek Loop 1.3 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Bunny Hug 0.7km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Closed
Cobble Miner 2 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Cougar Ridge 2.0 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Crocus Loop 0.6 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Ferguson Hill Road

Ferguson Hill Road was groomed and trackset.  Conditions are fair with some thin and icy sections.

Use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Groomed: Mar 14Track Set: Mar 14Roller Packed: Mar 05
3.5 km Hiking - Front Country Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Skijoring Fair
Firerock 1.9 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Flatten the Curve 1.3 km Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Golf Course Road

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Groomed: Jan 22Track Set: Jan 06Roller Packed: Jan 22
0.8km Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Open
Highline

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

 

Caution is advised on all trails as natural hazards exist.  Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

Groomed: Feb 20Roller Packed: Feb 20
1.3 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Equestrian Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Skijoring Good
Horseshoe Canyon

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Groomed: Feb 20Roller Packed: Feb 20
4 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Good
Hwy 41 Tobogganing Hill 0.2 Open
Lakeside 2 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Lower Mystery 0.9 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Luge Track 0.1 Open
Mazama Drop 2.5 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Mitchell Creek

Please see advisories for details on the closure: https://albertaparks.ca/parks/south/cypress-hills-pp/advisories/ 

2.8 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Closed
Mitchell Creek Connector 0.7 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Murray Hill Road

Murray Hill Road, from the intersection with the Ferguson Hill Road to the Golf Course Road, was packed and groomed.  Conditions are fair with some thin and icy sections. Skiing is not recommended on the Murray Hill Road from the Spring Creek Trailhead to the Golf Course Road due to many bare and thin sections.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

 

 

 

Groomed: Mar 14Track Set: Feb 21Roller Packed: Mar 14
6 km Hiking - Front Country Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Skijoring Fair
Mystery 3.6 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Old Baldy 1.1 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Plateau 2.5 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Rangers Trail

Brush burning in progress.

More details here: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/cypress-hills-pp/advisories/?type=Notice&name=Firesmart-Programs-in-Cypress-Hills-Winter-2025&p=2024-12-23#81586 

2.5 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Closed
Reesor Hills TCT 19.8km one-way Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Equestrian Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Reesor Lake Connector 745m Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Ridgetop

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

 

Caution is advised on all trails as natural hazards exist.  Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

Groomed: Feb 20Track Set: Feb 20Roller Packed: Jan 23
7.6 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Skijoring Good
Rodeo Loop 2.2 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Ruttentuke 1.3 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Shoreline

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

2.6 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Electric Bicycles Fair
Skating Loop Elkwater Closed
Skating Loop Old Baldy 1.5 Closed
Skating Rink Open
Soggy Bottom 0.8 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Sorry 2.1 KM Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Spring Creek Cross-Country Ski and Equestrian Trail System

The outer loop of the Spring Creek Trail system was groomed and trackset for classic skiing.  Conditions are fair.  Skate skiing is not recommended as the outer portion of the skate lane was not regroomed so it will be very hard and icy.

 

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

 

Groomed: Mar 14Track Set: Mar 14Roller Packed: Mar 05
10.2 km Hiking - Front Country Equestrian Cross Country Skiing Fair
Spruce Coulee

As a result of the warm weather over the last week, no grooming has been completed on any of the Cross Country Ski trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park- Alberta.

The weather forecast is for cooler weather and some snow over the next 7-10 days.  Grooming will be completed if that happens.

Conditions will vary from very icy to very soft depending on the time of day and the temperature.  Please use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

 

Caution is advised on all trails as natural hazards exist.  Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

Groomed: Feb 20Roller Packed: Feb 20
7.8 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles Good
Sunset 1.4 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Tephra 0.4 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Snowshoeing Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
The Last Grizzly 0.7 km one way Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Tobogganing Hill

Limited grooming was completed this morning at the Learning Centre to reset the teaching and learning tracks for cross country ski lessons to be held over the next few days.

If you notice downed trees or other hazards on any trails please report them to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 extension 5.

Learning Centre will be open Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm for visitors to warm up and use the washrooms. 

Groomed: Feb 21Roller Packed: Jan 17
0.1 Open
Tower 1.9km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Roller Packed
Trans Canada 8.4 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Turkey Trott 0.6 km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered
Upper Mystery 1.5km Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Electric Bicycles Snow Covered