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

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

June 23: Cattle at Large

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

Inside of range was not groomed. The firing line was groomed.

June 27th: Excessive amount of water accumulated on the trail between Elbow Lake and Tombstone Campground

Bear bluff charge

Due to a significant ice flow on the north portion of Bill Milne trail (south of Kovach Pound), this section of trail is closed. 

Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail.

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

NOW Open to Wagons and Sleighs  

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

June 27th: Downed trees removed.

June 23: Cattle at Large

July 7th: Snow free. Downed trees removed.

Note: Bikes permitted on first 3.5 km of trail ONLY.

July 3rd: Snow free. Downed trees removed.

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

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

Some bare spots forming.

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

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

Warning: The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp and is not recommended.

Curtains are closed

Trail is Single Track, and not mowed in the summer months. 

June 27th: Trail and campground snow free. Downed trees removed. Lots of water from recent rain and snow running across the trail between Elbow Lake and Tombstone.

For snowmobile use

April 16th: 10cm of wet fresh snow.

June 27th: Snow free. Some sections are muddy.

Icy sections are present on the hill descending down towards the Fox Creek.

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

No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

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

Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Boulton.

Section from Marten River Campground to Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory is closed for visitor safety due to nearby wildfire.

June 26th: Snow covered at higher elevation

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking 

Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees

Exposed dirt/rocks at the usual spot- the sharp corner about half way around and the cut off just below.

Section that runs through Nakiska closed due to activities associated with G7

Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details.

Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

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

July 11th: Pocaterra Ridge and Pocaterra Cirque trailheads are not accessible from Highwood Meadows Parking lot. Trail reclamation. 

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

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

Boundary Road, Meadow run, and the cut line are all tracked and groomed.  Trails are in good condition.

The trail is groomed to the cabin and from the road to the railway. Trails are in good condition.

Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees

Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely.

July 3rd: Downed trees removed.

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

Closed for visitor safety due to nearby wildfire.

Winter Trail Only - will update once groomed or check Nordic Pulse for live updates 

Always use extra caution on Lookout, especially the steeper South side. The South side was not groomed on April 14th due to icy conditions; it was last groomed March 30th.

Maintenance to occur on portions of trail, please obey all signage. 

Some bare spots starting to form.

Trucks hauling dirt in area.

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

Due to beaver activity the water level in the lake is high. The boardwalk and dock located on the trail are prone to sink into the water slightly. Good, water proof footwear should be worn.

Closed for visitor safety due to nearby wildfire.

The mass start was last groomed on April 3rd.

Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon.

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

From December 1st to April 30th 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.

Trackset from Elkwood to the Visitor Centre on April 9th. The remainder was trackset on April 2nd.

Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

Downed trees and other debris could exist on trail.

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

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

Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees

Note: This trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained. Route finding may be required.

Bare spots near memorial benches just South of where the ski trail leaves campground loop A.

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

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

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Caution - modifications made to jump line - please use the "Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free Ride" protocol.

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

A few ice flows forming (below ice crossing caution sign). Bare spots starting to form on sun exposed aspect's.

Warning: This is not a maintained trail.

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

Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route.

Trackset from Packers to Tyrwitt on April 20th and from Lynx to Packers on April 13th. Many bare spots north of Packers, especially north of Lynx.

Six sets of tracks set.

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic May 1 - Nov 30.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

• Bear Warning: Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground
• Bear Warning: Quaite Creek Area

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

July 2nd: Trail is dry on the lower half with muddy patches at higher elevations.

Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections.

• Bear Warning: Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground
• Bear Warning: Quaite Creek Area

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

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

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

Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs.

Note: Bikes are permitted on first 4 km of trail only.

• Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.
• Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.

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

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

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

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

May 15th: Snow free. Sign changeover complete.

Six sets of tracks set.

Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use. Signage may not be up to date and hazards may exist along the trail.

Snowshoe Area