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)

Nov 22: Snowmobile packed. 

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

Area wet and muddy

Warning: Trail is extremely rough. Not recommended.

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

Nov 28: Snowmobile packed.

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

Tombstone Backcountry and Equestrian Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Insufficient snow

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

Blackfoot Trail between intersections of Boundary and North, carnivore research is being conducted starting Oct 21st

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

Nov 23: Bumps and uneven surfaces, with some exposed rocks at the very top.

Packed Trail (Walking and Fat Bike)

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

Nov 16: Snowmobile packed.  

Nov 16: Boulton ski trail snowmobile packed.

Nov 19: Mostly dry, with good footing.

Nov 24: A thin layer of snow on top of Ice patches for the first 2 km from the parking lot, then mostly dirt higher up.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 10 - Apr 30.

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt for the first 2 km from the parking lot, then a mix of dirt and ice strips.

Nov 29: Snowmobile Packed. 

Nov 11: Thin, crusty snow with dirt patches.

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

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

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

Multipurpose Trail 

Nov 19: Thin layer of glazed, packed snow, with variable amounts of user traffic, ice and dirt patches. Some hazards.

Nov 23: Snowmobile Packed.  

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.

Nov 11: Thin layer of glazed, packed snow, with variable amounts of user traffic, ice and dirt patches. Some hazards.

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

Nov 24: Mix of crusty, user packed snow, ice patches and bare sections.

Nov 11: Thin layer of glazed, packed snow, with variable amounts of user traffic, ice and dirt patches. Some hazards.

Nov 24: Thin layer of new snow on top of ice, hard packed snow and dirt.

No longer groomed due to safety concerns (extremely steep)

Nov 24: Thin layer of snow over a mix of dirt, mud and ice patches.

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

Nov 28: Snowmobile packed.

Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Tombstone Backcountry and Equestrian Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Elbow Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14.

For snowmobile use

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

Nov 19: Mix of crusty, user packed snow, ice patches and bare sections.

Oct 19: Sign changeover complete

Nov 23: Fairly thin at the parking lot, increasing in depth with elevation. Some exposed rocks and uneven surfaces.

Warning: Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek.

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

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

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

Nov 16: Snowmobile packed.

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.

Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 28.

Winter Use Trail Only - under water in summer 

Skate Skiing, Dog Sledding, Fat Tire Biking 

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

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

Trail closed for the winter season due to unsafe, icy conditions

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

Nov 28: Snowmobile packed.

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

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

The trail crosses some drainages with the potential for avalanche hazard, particularly in the late winter season. Do not linger in these areas and consider checking avalanche reports before using this trail.   

Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

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

Nov 11: Mix of crusty, user packed snow, ice patches and bare sections.

Nov 11: Mix of crusty, user packed snow, ice patches and bare sections.

Some uneven surfaces exist.

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

Nov 19: Mix of crusty, user packed snow, ice patches and bare sections.

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.

Construction Closure: Lady Macdonald and Cougar Creek Canyon Blasting Closure.

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

Mount Romulus Backcountry and Equestrian Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - May 14.

Insufficient snow

Nov 29: Snowmobile Packed. 

Nov 11: Thin layer of glazed, packed snow, with variable amounts of user traffic, ice and dirt patches. Some hazards.

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice 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 

Nov 14: Sign changeover complete. About 30 cm's of unpacked snow. Two snowmobile packing passes with more to come this week.

Nov 16: Fully snowmobile packed. There is open water with the creek on the south side. Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep South side.

Nov 23: Snowmobile packed.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 10 - Apr 30.

Oct 25: Sign changeover complete

Lots of trees down on trail.

Nov 28: Snowmobile packed.

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

Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 23.

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.

Nov 23: Snowmobile packed. 

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

Insufficient snow

Insufficient snow

Insufficient snow

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

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

Downed trees and other debris could exist on trail.

Construction Closure: Lady Macdonald and Cougar Creek Canyon Blasting Closure.

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

Nov 11: Thin layer of glazed, packed snow, with variable amounts of user traffic, ice and dirt patches. Some hazards.

Nov 24: Mix of crusty, user packed snow, ice patches and bare sections.

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

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

Nov 17: Snowmobile packed.

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

Nov 28: Snowmobile packed.

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt & ice patches for the first 1 km, then hard packed snow and ice patches heading west.

Nov 11: Thin layer of glazed, packed snow, with variable amounts of user traffic, ice and dirt patches. Some hazards.

Nov 24: Mix of crusty, user packed snow, ice patches and bare sections.

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 

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

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

Groomed Cross-Country Skiing Trail

Nov 24: Dusting of snow on dirt and some ice patches.

Nov 19: Mostly dry with snow and ice patches. Requires a wet creek crossing at the bottom, near Mountain Road.

Nov 27: Snowmobile packed.

Nov 23: Some uneven surfaces exist.

Nov 27: Snowmobile packed.

This is not a maintained trail.

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

Nov 23: Snowmobile packed from Pocaterra Hut to Tyrwhitt Junction. Very thin at the Hut, increasing snow depth with elevation.

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

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

Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1 - Apr 30.

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

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

Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Nov 19: Ice patches for the first 2 km from the parking lot, then mostly dirt higher up.

If choosing to hike this trail, exercise extreme caution and be aware that bikers may be traveling at high speed on downhill sections.

Nov 24: Thin layer of new snow on top of ice, hard packed snow and dirt

CLOSED for snowmobile traffic from Apr 1 - Dec 31.

Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14.

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

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

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

Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Nov 23: Snowmobile packed. Beware of farmed snow piles close to the trailhead.

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

Snowshoe Area

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

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.

Insufficient snow

Nov 29: Snowmobile Packed.

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