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).
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.
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 January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Aspen-Terrace Short Loop January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
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 Jan 13th - Bare spots have emerged on the north section of Bill Milne and this section of trail is not recommended. There are also tire tracks on this trail from an attempt to bring in snow. South of the golf course conditions improve with no marks on grooming. |
Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Cross Country Skiing
Fat Biking
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Bobcat Jan 21: Mix of hard packed and glazed snow, ice and bare dirt patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Boundary Ridge Jan 21: Firm packed snow & some ice patches to Strange Brew junction. Packed snow, ice patches and some bare dirt up the ridge and on the south end. |
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 |
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 Jan 21: Mostly bare dirt with ice patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Crystal Line - West Multi-Use Jan 17: Firm packed and glazed snow with ice patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Demi-Tel Jan 21: Firm packed and glazed snow with ice patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Disconnect Jan 21: User compacted snow and soft snow, with some dirt patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
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 |
|
Link Shared trail by all winter users. Non-skiers must stay off set tracks. |
Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Cross Country Skiing
Fat Biking
E-bike
|
Open |
|
McPherson |
Glenbow Ranch PP |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Merlin View Jan 21: Mix of hard packed and glazed snow, ice and bare dirt patches. Mostly dirt and ice on the west half. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Mountain Road Jan 21: Machine Groomed Snow
|
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Cross Country Skiing
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Old Shell Road Jan 21: Firm packed and glazed snow with ice patches. Requires creek crossing on ice at the bottom, near Mountain Road.
|
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Warning / Wet |
|
Paved Path |
Fish Creek PP |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Reconnect Jan 21: Mix of hard packed and glazed snow, ice and bare dirt patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
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 January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Snagmore Jan 21: Mix of hard packed and glazed snow, ice and bare dirt patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Snakes and Ladders Jan 21: Mostly bare dirt with ice patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Snowy Owl Jan 21: Firm packed snow tread, some dirt and ice patches. First 300m west of parking lot is closed due to flooding. Use Mountain Road instead. Warning: The first 300m west of the parking lot is closed due to flooding/beaver dam. Use Mountain Road for 300m. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Partially Closed |
|
Snowy Shortcut Jan 21: Firm packed and glazed snow with ice patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Stoney |
Bow Valley PP,Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Strange Brew Jan 21: Mix of ice patches, bare dirt and hard packed snow with ice ruts. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Studless January 17th - firm and icy, with potential rough spots |
Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Sugar Daddy Jan 21: Mix of hard packed and glazed snow, ice and bare dirt patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Sugar Mama Jan 21: Mix of hard packed and glazed snow, ice and bare dirt patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Terrace Link |
Evan-Thomas PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Cross Country Skiing
Fat Biking
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 Icy conditions. Ice cleats / micro spikes required. |
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 Jan 21: Firm packed and glazed snow with ice patches. |
West Bragg Creek PRA |
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
Fat Biking
Snowshoeing
E-bike
|
Open |
|
Yodel Loop |
Glenbow Ranch PP |
Hiking
Hiking
Fat Biking
E-bike
|
Open |
Please contact: Kananaskis.Projects@gov.ab.ca
