Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Closed April 1st

Closed April 1st

Cleared of downed trees in cut block area. Snow remains 1.5km from the pass to the pass.

Watch for Hazards.

Spring Conditions

Section of trail starting at staging area had deep water, may be muddy and slippery. Cross only at your own risk - in summer

Sections are Wet and Muddy, proceed with caution 

Northwest corner of Blackfoot trail (known as J.J. trail) is closed due to beaver activity, flooding and major damage to bridge.  Impassible.

The Section from Waskehegan and east of JJ intersection all the way to dynamite lodge is open and cleared.

Blackfoot west between Wapiti and Baker Springs has had flooding on trail and at the approach just before the bridge. proceed with caution, may still be wet. 

Section around Geese and Bog lake has high water - heavy beaver action - watch for felled trees

Caution - wagons and sleighs not recommended on the portion of trail heading north from the staging area along the inner east trail heading toward the the north park boundary. Trail can be narrow and steep. 

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1st - March 31st.

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1st - March 31st.

Bare spots will likely exist.

Spring Conditions

Deep snow.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Seasonal closure April 1st to June 21st

Annual closure from May 1st - June 29th to allow the area to dry.

Shared trail with all winter users. All uphill traffic should stay to the right.

Spring Conditions

Spring Conditions

Spring Conditions

No longer groomed.

Some significant muddy and snowy patches as of May 5th

Fat biking is permitted on this trail from Fullterton Trailhead to Sugar Daddy junction only.
Winter equestrian use is permitted on this trail from from Fullterton Trailhead to the south Iron Springs junction only.

For snowmobile use

Elbow Loop Public Recreation Trail is open for snowmobiles Jan. 1 to March 31 conditions permitting. 

Snow covered.

The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot.

Please note: The stove inside Faraway Shelter is currently unavailable. The outside firepit is still accessible. 

Ice paths can be found at Elk Island National Park, Sherwood Park and Edmonton. 

Spring Conditions

Spring Conditions

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Closed for construction from the Goat Creek Day Use Area to the High Rockies Trail intersection (Banff National Park Boundary) for 2022. The High Rockies Trail is still accessible via Goat Creek Trail from Banff National Park. See details.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

Trail is single track set in the winter for cross country skiing. All non-skiers must stay off set track.

Construction advisory - flood mitigation project on Heart Creek upstream of Highway 1. See Details.

May 17th: Some snow left in a few gullies.

Spring Conditions

Spring Conditions

Closed due to beaver activity and flooding. Bridge is off its foundation.  Sections impassible. 

Jarvis Lake trails are groomed and tracked- in good to great condition.

A few snow patches higher up.

Joachim Valley trail is groomed and tracked - it is in good to great condition.

Spring Conditions

Shared trail by all winter users. Non-skiers must stay off set tracks.

Winter Trail Only

Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side. 

Spring Conditions

Six sets of tracks set.

Spring Conditions

From December 1 to April 30 inclusive, OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires.  This restriction DOES NOT apply to snow vehicles.

Only the version southern 0.7 km portion of Merlin View permits equestrian traffic in the winter months as part of the 2019-2021 pilot north winter equestrian route.

Closed April 1st

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Spring Conditions

Spring Conditions

In partnership with the Canmore Trail Alliance, trail tread improvements are ongoing on a section of the Montane Traverse.

Mountain road will be closed from the West Bragg Creek parking lot to km 1.5 for construction work.

Thin sections, use caution

Spring Conditions

maybe wet during rainy season 

Wet and muddy sections in summer 

One snowy corner left

Creek crossing is required

Creek crossing is required

Two ice flows exist and at least one bare spot will exist any day.

Spring Conditions

Thin with bare spots at the north end; deep snow at high elevations.

Open for snowmobile traffic from December 1 - April 30.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Snow patches higher up.

Spring Conditions

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1st - March 31st.

Trail is double track set.

Trail flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. South side of pass not accessible due to HWY 40 seasonal road closure.

Spring Conditions

Spring Conditions

Mainly bare with some snow and ice patches. Sign changeover complete.

Six sets of tracks set. 

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Closed April 1st

Spring Conditions

There will be no ice rink in the 2021-2022 winter season at Miquelon.

Two ice flows exists on Lower Skogan opposite the Nakiska maintenance shop