E-bike Pilot Project

Vehicle Access Suspended to Provincial Parks and Provincial Recreation Areas due to COVID-19

Alberta Parks is currently running a pedal-assist e-bike pilot in the Kananaskis Region on designated pathways and trail networks until October 2020.

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.

We will be monitoring and evaluating the pilot through to October 2020. We encourage everyone’s feedback through our survey.

Complete the Survey

Trails & Pathways

The following pathways and trail networks have been selected for the e-bike pilot:
(Note: E-bikes are still prohibited on all trails and pathways in other Alberta Parks.)

Trail	Park	Permitted Activities	Status
Aspen-Terrace Long Loop Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Aspen-Terrace Short Loop Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Badger Bowl Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bearspaw Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Closed
Bill Milne Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time		Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bill Milne Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time		Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bill Milne Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time		Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bill Milne Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time		Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bill Milne Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time		Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bobcat Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Boundary Ridge Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Bow River Loop Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bow Valley Paved Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Bow Valley PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bowbend Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Bowl Link Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Braggin Rights Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Crystal Line - West Multi-Use Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Demi-Tel Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Disconnect Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Elbow Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time. Fat Biking is only permitted on section between Fullerton Day Use and Snagmore Trail	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Glenbow Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Granular Path	Fish Creek PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Hostel Loop Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing E-bike	Warning
Link	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Long Distance Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
McPherson Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Merlin View Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Moose Connector Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Cross Country Skiing E-bike	Warning
Mountain Road Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Old Shell Road Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time. Creek crossing is required	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Paved Path	Fish Creek PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Reconnect Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time		Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Ridgeback Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Scott Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Shinrin	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Snagmore Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Snakes and Ladders Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Closed
Snowshoe Hare Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time. Fat biking is allowed on the trail west of Telephone Loop East Trail ONLY	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Snowy Owl Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Snowy Shortcut Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Stoney Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Bow Valley PP,Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking E-bike	Warning
Strange Brew Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Studless	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Sugar Daddy Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Sugar Momma Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Telephone Loop East Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Telephone Loop West Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Terrace Link	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Terrace North Winter/fat biking is only permitted between the Kananaskis Village and Terrace Link trail junction	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Open
The Narrows Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Closed
Troll Falls Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Village Rim	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Whitetail Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Yodel Loop Trailhead not vehicle accessible at this time.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Warning

Questions / Further inquiries

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

Kananaskis Country

What is a pedal-assist e-bike?

What is NOT a pedal-assist e-bike?

The pedal assist e-bike pilot will include evaluating:

Trails & Pathways

Questions / Further inquiries

Updated: Aug 29, 2019