The Alberta Parks pedal-assist e-bike pilot in the Kananaskis Region has concluded. Thank you to those who participated. The survey is now closed.  Analysis of results and feedback will be compiled over the coming months.

An approach forward will be determined after the analysis phase and communicated in 2022. During the analysis phase, Alberta Parks will continue to permit pedal-assist e-bikes on the designated pathways and trail networks selected for the pilot (please see list below).

What is a pedal-assist e-bike?

Pedal-assist e-bikes are defined as non-throttled electric powered bicycles that provide up to 500 Watts of continuous max output, which stops assisting when either pedaling stops or 32 km/h is reached.

What is NOT a pedal-assist e-bike?

• Throttle or power-on demand
• More than 500 watts of maximum output
• Provides power at over 32 km/h
• An electric mobility aid

The pedal assist e-bike pilot will include evaluating:

• Enhanced trail accessibility.
• Expanded recreational opportunities for visitors.
• More Albertans to be active outdoors
• Provision of inclusive trail-based experiences for people of all abilities.

Trails & Pathways 

The following pathways and trail networks were selected for the e-bike pilot. Pedal-assist e-bikes will continue to be allowed on designated trails during the analysis phase into summer 2021.
(Note: E-bikes are still prohibited on all trails and pathways in other Alberta Parks.)

Trail	Park	Permitted Activities	Status
Aspen-Terrace Long Loop Closed April 1st	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Closed
Aspen-Terrace Short Loop Closed April 1st	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Closed
Badger Bowl	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Bearspaw	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Bill Milne	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Bobcat	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Boundary Ridge	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Bow River Loop	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Bow Valley Paved Swept with bobcat May 10th.	Bow Valley PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Bowbend	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Bowl Link	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Braggin Rights	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Crystal Line - West Multi-Use	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Demi-Tel	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Disconnect	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Elbow Fat biking is permitted on this trail from Fullterton Trailhead to Sugar Daddy junction only. Winter equestrian use is permitted on this trail from from Fullterton Trailhead to the south Iron Springs junction only.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Glenbow	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Granular Path	Fish Creek PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
McPherson	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Merlin View Only the version southern 0.7 km portion of Merlin View permits equestrian traffic in the winter months as part of the 2019-2021 pilot north winter equestrian route.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Mountain Road Mountain road will be closed from the West Bragg Creek parking lot to km 1.5 for construction work.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Partially Closed
Old Shell Road Creek crossing is required	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Paved Path	Fish Creek PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Reconnect	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe March 25th - Loose snow over hard packed.	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Ridgeback	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Scott	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Shinrin Closed April 1st	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Closed
Snagmore	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Snakes and Ladders	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Snowy Owl The first 300 m of the trail, west of the WBC parking lot is not recommended due to flooding caused by beaver activity. Trail users are advised to travel on Mountain Road to access Snowy Owl west of the beaver dams. Equestrians will have to use Mountain Road for the first 300m during the snow grooming season. Winter Equestrian use is permitted between the WBC parking lot and West Meadow junction.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Snowy Shortcut	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Stoney Closed annually between (and including) Jewell Bay Campground south to Lorette Creek. April 15 - June 15.	Bow Valley PP,Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking E-bike	Partially Closed
Strange Brew	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Studless Closed April 1st	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Closed
Sugar Daddy	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Sugar Mama	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Terrace North Only the lower 100 meters of trail is shared with other winter users.	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Open
The Narrows	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Troll Falls March 13 - Hard packed	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Village Rim	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Whitetail	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Yodel Loop Closed due to presence of cattle.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Closed

Questions / Further inquiries

Please contact: Kananaskis.Projects@gov.ab.ca