Parking available at the Winagami Lake Group Use picnic shelter.

Parking available at the Winagami Lake Group Use picnic shelter.

Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

Trackset from Elkwood Campground to Lynx on Feb 6th. The remainder was trackset on Jan 26th and won't be groomed again until more fresh snow accumulates. Thin snow coverage with brush and some exposed ground. Tracks are left out in some areas as necessary. Use caution for ice flow about 300m S of Lynx by Marl Lake and the snowshoe trail crossing.

January 31- machine groomed, generally good conditions with shallow snow pack and potential hazards

January 31- machine groomed, generally good conditions with shallow snow pack and potential hazards

Warning: Trail is extremely rough. Not recommended.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead Dec 1- May 14 inclusive

Bill Milne north of the golf course is not trackset and has a very thin layer of snow on a layer of ice. Skiing this section may be challenging. South of the golf course conditions improve, thought trackset will likely be icy. 

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

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.

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 Jan. 1 - Mar. 31.

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1 - May 14 inclusive

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

FEB 3: Variable packed and soft snow with ice and bare dirt patches.

Thin base in places.  

Jan 27: New snow on a user compacted base

FEB 3: Machine packed snow to Strange Brew junction; variable user packed snow up the ridge and on the south end.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 11-Apr 30.

Jan 30: Machine compacted snow

Thin snow coverage with some exposed brush. 

 Dec 17: User packed snow

Deep snow.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

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

Thin snow coverage with bumps, brush, exposed ground and ice.  Not fully trackset.

Jan 27: New snow on firm packed and glazed snow with ice patches.

Jan 30: Machine compacted snow

No longer groomed due to safety concerns (extremely steep)

FEB 3 : User packed snow on a firm base.

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Jan 31: Machine compacted snow

For snowmobile use

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31. 

Dec 27: Machine and user compacted snow

Dec 27: Machine and user compacted snow

Trackset from Elk Pass parking to North Hydroline junction on Feb 6th. The remainder was trackset on Jan 30th.

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

Trail is shared with hikers. Hikers please respect track set for cross-country skiing and do not walk on track.

Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek.

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

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

Feb 3 : User packed snow.

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1 - May 14 inclusive

The section of the Freighter Lakeshore Trail at and leading up to the Lily Creek footbridge is closed because the bridge is unsafe.

Frozen Thunder is open as of October 21st. Access from the East side of the construction area (Wax Room Building side with detour).

Morning times reserved for athletes wearing BIBS and with trail pass (7am-12pm). Frozen Thunder is open to the public after 12pm with trail fee in effect from 12pm-5pm, free after 5pm.

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Closure: 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.

Warning: No vehicle access from Gorge Creek Day Use Dec 1 - May 14 inclusive

Closure: For construction until spring 2023.

Closure: For construction until spring 2023.

Jan 16: Please use caution along the creek as the ice is fragile and slippery from the recent warm weather. 

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Closure: For construction until early 2023.

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Very shallow snow pack with potential hazards.

Warning: Construction advisory - flood mitigation project on Heart Creek upstream of Highway 1. 

Exposed dirt or rocks, at least at the usual sharp corner at the top of a hill about half way around, and at the cut off just below it.  

Goat Creek access is closed.

Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from June 1 - September 20. See details.

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Warning: No access from Grassi Lakes/Goat Creek.

Updated trail conditions can be found at the Hinton Nordic Centre Website: https://hintonnordic.ca/ 

Horseshoe Canyon Trail was machine packed for snowshoeing.  

Warning: Frequent cougar sightings in the Town of Canmore, Bow Valley Wildlands Provincial Park and the surrounding area. 

Warning: Extensive debris from wind . Caution advised!

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1 - May 14 inclusive

Feb 3 : Machine groomed snow.

Jan 27: New snow on a user compacted base

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

Parking available at the Marten River Amphitheatre / Day Use Area.

Jarvis lake trail has been groomed and tracked and in good condition.

Joachim Valley trail is groomed and tracked and in good condition.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1 - May 14 inclusive

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

Thin base with brush and possible dirt. The marsh at the bottom of the steep hill at the north end is solid ice- use caution.

Jan 31: Machine compacted snow.

Winter Trail Only

Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side.  Some exposed brush and bumps remain.  

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Thin snow coverage, some bumps and exposed brush.

Thin snow coverage.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 11-Apr 30.

The section along the lakeshore is groomed.

Parking available at the Marten River Amphitheatre / Day Use Area.

Parking available at the Marten River Amphitheatre / Day Use Area.

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.

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan 1 - Mar 31.

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Thin base with some brush and dirt. Trackset from Elkwood parking to Sinclair. Groomed only from Visitors center to Lodgepole due to thin and dirty base on Feb 1st. 

Jan 30: Machine compacted snow.

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

January 31- machine groomed

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Warning: Frequent cougar sightings in the Town of Canmore, Bow Valley Wildlands Provincial Park and the surrounding area. 

Feb 3 : User packer snow

Feb 3 : Machine groomed snow.

Warning: Bare section on summit and parts west.

Summer only - Gates maybe locked along the East fence line of Faraway Trail when cattle are grazing in the 3 Fields. Use caution while travelling in this area. 

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Jan 27: New snow on a user compacted base

Jan 30: Machine compacted snow.

Not fully trackset; the track was left out where the base is too thin or where tread is too bumpy. Base is improving however bumps, brush, and possible ice still remain. Use caution- especially if descending.

Possible exposed dirt or rocks (rocks in the base around the picnic table).

Trackset from P Hut to Lynx on Jan 27th; from Lynx to Whiskey Jack on Feb 4th; and from Whiskey Jack to Tyrwhitt on Jan 31st. Very thin snow coverage at the bottom increasing with elevation- some exposed ground, dirt and rocks at lower elevations and not fully trackset.

Thin snow coverage- six sets of tracks set.

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead Dec 1- May 14 inclusive

Open for snowmobile traffic from Dec. 1 - Apr. 30.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead Dec 1- May 14 inclusive

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

July 8: New, temporary bridge over Heart Creek

Jan 30: Machine compacted snow.

Jan 30: Machine compacted snow.

Open for snowmobile traffic from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31.

Due to freeze / thaw conditions, rocks are falling off the side slope onto the trail on the switch back hill portion of Ribbon Creek trail, with the potential for larger rocks to come loose. 

A large rock pulled out of the side hill in the fall half way down the switch back hill and is resting on the trail. It does not present any significant obstacle and is easy to see and ski around.

January 31- machine groomed, generally good conditions with shallow snow pack and potential hazards

Warning: Trail is flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. 

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive.

Thin snow coverage with a few rocks mixed in to the grooming here and there.

Thin snow coverage with some dirt and rocks outside of the grid area.

Very shallow snow pack with potential hazards.

Snowshoe Area

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead Dec 1 - May 14 inclusive

January 31- machine groomed, generally good conditions with shallow snow pack and potential hazards

Double Track Set, please note Trail is accessible for Cross Country Skiers. Dog walking, snowshoeing and Biking is Prohibited - see map for alternate locations.

Thin base coverage with bumps and brush. Partially trackset due to thin and dirty base on Feb 1st. 

There will be no ice rink in the 2022-2023 winter season at Miquelon.