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

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

Warning: Trail is extremely rough. Not recommended.

August 25th: Please be aware that Warspite Lake is mostly dry at the moment.

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

Trail work will occur throughout the year. Please check website and trail heads for advisories. A new trail system is beginning to be constructed, please refrain from using until otherwise posted. 

Large Mammal Research is taking place along Blackfoot Trail between North and Round Up intersections. Please use caution in these area until Advisory is removed 

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

Open to Wagons and Sleighs  

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

July 15, 2024 Trail will remained closed for trail work until further notice

Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.

Closed: Presence of cattle

August 26th: Come prepared as water levels in the streams running through the first meadow change daily. Trail otherwise dry.

Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY.

Closed: April 1st - June 21st for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

Multipurpose Trail 

Very thin with some bare spots forming on the edges.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. From the junction of Montane Trail and Lady Macdonald Trail upstream for approximately 1 km. For blasting relating to the Cougar Creek Flood Project.

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

May 19th: Wet, with muddy sections and snow/ice patches. The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp-Not Recommended.

May 19th: Wet, with muddy sections and snow/ice patches.

June 5th: Wet, muddy patches. 

No longer groomed due to safety concerns (extremely steep)

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

Trails repairs are currently under way. Large equipment is on this trail system, some area maybe be impassible. Watch for and obey signs. 

For snowmobile use

May 26th: Damp, with some wet, muddy patches.

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

Warning: No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector.

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking 

Swimming in Grassi Lakes is not permitted. 

Swimming in Grassi Lakes is not permitted. 

Construction Closure: Transalta is conducting rockfall mitigation work in the vicinity; to protect visitors the trail and climbing routes will remain closed for the duration of the project.

Warning: Trail maintenance. Equipment and material will be on site in various areas.

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.

Closed: Construction Closure at Highwood Meadows Day Use area

May 19th: Wet, with muddy sections and snow/ice patches.

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

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

May 19th: Wet, with muddy sections and snow/ice patches.

May 19th: Wet, with muddy patches.

Winter Trail Only

Advisory: Fence and Field work is taking place starting Nov 3 in Field 3B. Hunting is prohibited from this trail location South into the section of the field until further notice. Please contact the office if required 780-922-3293 

Trails repairs are currently under way. Large equipment is on this trail system, some area maybe be impassible. Watch for and obey signs. 

Warning: Numerous bears have been observed in the area.

Warning: Due to beaver activity, trail may be flooded.  

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

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.

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

Downed trees and other debris could exist on trail.

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

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

May 19th: Wet, with muddy sections and snow/ice patches.

May 19th: Wet, with muddy sections and snow/ice patches.

Multipurpose Trail 

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. 

Multipurpose Trail 

Trails repairs are currently under way. Large equipment is on this trail system, some area maybe be impassible. Watch for and obey signs. 

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

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

Warning: The creek crossing, near Mountain Road, is a deep, wet ford.

Warning: This is not a maintained trail.

Warning: Use caution on lower east side of loop as part of the trail has washed out. Area is flagged and reroute marked.

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

Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1st - Apr 30th.

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

Trail work will occur throughout the year. Please check website and trail heads for advisories, or call the office 780-922-3293

NOTE: Pit toilet at the lake is currently closed

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

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.

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 14th.

Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 23rd.

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.

May 16th: A few patches of snow. Sign changeover complete.

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

Rummel Lake Backcountry Campground: CLOSED Apr 1 - Dec 18.

Snowshoe Area

Trail closure in effect September  6^th – 9^th due to construction traffic, please stay out of area and use alternate trails