Ski trail is seasonally closed as of March 20, 2023.

Ski trail is seasonally closed as of March 20, 2023.

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

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

Limited access to/from Banff Trail between the biathlon stadium and snow storage area at Junction 3 due to trucks working in the area.

Limited access to/from Banff Trail between the biathlon stadium and snow storage area at Junction 3 due to trucks working in the area.

Closed until June 16 as this trail is in the designated Wildlife Corridor.

Warning: Trail is extremely rough. Not recommended.

Big Elbow Backcountry Campground: Open May 15 - Jun 12, 2023.

May 18: Blown clean of needles and debris.

May 19: The down trees were removed from the trail . Mainly bare with snow patches.

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

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

Advisory- Use caution on Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Running Dog and Baker Springs, carnivore research is being conducted starting May 9th

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. 

Advisory- Use caution on Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Running Dog and Baker Springs, carnivore research is being conducted starting May 9th

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

May 4: The trail is still covered in snow and avalanche danger exists. Please exercise caution if choosing to hike.

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

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

Closed: Apr 1 - Jun 21 for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

Multipurpose Trail 

Closed: May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.

Closed: May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.

Summer sign changeover complete.

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.

Closure: Closed for summer use between Crystal Link #1 and #2 as it crosses a bog

No longer groomed due to safety concerns (extremely steep)

May 12: Several wet areas.

Free of snow, but may be muddy depending on recent rainfall amounts.

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails. Please avoid the Cross Country stadium as it is water-logged and needs time to dry (please access on the road to the east around the stadium ).

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

 May 25 : You will find some snow patches at the elevation of the lake.

For snowmobile use

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

Trail is entirely snow free with some met and muddy sections

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

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

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

Due to unstable footings caused by flooding in 2019, the Lily Creek footbridge along the Freighter Lakeshore / Trans Canada Trail is closed until further notice. This means that the section of the Freighter Lakeshore Trail from just north of the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation to the Lily Creek Group Use Area is closed until further notice.

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.

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

Closed: until further notice

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking 

Construction and truck traffic are active near the start/finish of the trail and this area is closed. It is possible to access the middle and further out areas by travelling around the biathlon stadium to the north (watch for signage).

Open and clear of snow, but see partial closure on Get In trail.

Warning: Snow-covered. Expect exposure to avalanche risk.

Note: The junction is at Lower Galatea Lake, after Lillian Lake.

May 22: The trail is snow free from the trailhead to summit.

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

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

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

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

Note: A dangerous washout has occurred on the High Rockies Trail south of the Goat Creek Trail. See details.

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

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

May 3: Mostly dry between Hostel Meadow and the creek, where there is a large beaver dam.

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

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

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

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

May 18: Mainly snow free.

Closed until June 16 as this trail is in the designated Wildlife Corridor.

Closure: Until further notice for construction.

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

Lily Lake Trail has numerous fallen trees that may impede hikers. Until the trees have been cleared, take caution when using the trail.

Winter Trail Only

May 4: A mix of bare and snow patches.

May 18: Snow free. Downed trees removed.

May 18: Blown clean of needles and debris.

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

May 18: Snow free and fairly dry. Downed trees removed. Blown clean of needles and debris.

This trail was heavily damaged in the 2013 flood and is no longer maintained; expect washouts, downed trees, and challenging travel

Lots of trees down on trail.

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

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

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

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.

May 12: Mostly dry, with several wet patches on the north/east half.

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

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

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

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.

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. 

Trail work is being done on a culvert, please approach with caution. Equipment maybe be on trail, and portions maybe closed at times. 

Multipurpose Trail 

Still some wet areas.

Trail closed until June 16 as it is located in a designated Wildlife Corridor.

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

Snow is gone - trail is in good condition.

May 17: Downed trees removed.

May 18: Downed trees removed. Swept clean of needles and debris.

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

This is not a maintained trail.

June 1 : Snow free, all the trees are removed

Note: This report is NOT for the Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque trails

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic May 1 - Nov 30.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow and slippery conditions.

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

June 2: Mostly dry with some wet and muddy areas at lake elevation. Lake is ice free. Downed trees removed.

May 12: Mostly dry. Several wet areas near the West Telephone end.

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

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.

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

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

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

May 15: Trail blown free of needles and debris. Downed trees removed.

May 3: Downed trees removed.

Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use.

Snow has largely melted out. There may be a few short snow sections remaining, but they are melting fast!

Large Beaver trench on trail, maybe be impassible not to far from the intersection of Wapiti.

Trail work is being done, please approach with caution. Equipment maybe be on trail, and portions maybe closed at times.

Snowshoe Area

Closure: Apr 5 until further notice due to cattle in the area.

Warning: The trail through the private property (located between the north face of Gibraltar Mountain on the south end and Burns Creek on the north end) was heavily damaged in 2013 and is not passable at this time.

Generally dry. Some snow patches remain on adjacent ski trails.

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

Closure: The west side of the trail is closed for seasonal closure.

Warning: Not recommended for summer use because the route crosses several sensitive wet areas.

Warning: Not recommended for summer use due to sensitive wet areas. The first 300m west of the parking lot is closed due to flooding/beaver dam. Use Mountain Road for 300m.

Trail is dry (no snow), but may be muddy depending on recent rain.

May 18: Swept clean of needles and debris.

Closed: Apr 15 - Jun 15 from Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary.

Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground CLOSED from Apr 15 - Jun 15.