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 summer 2021. 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
Badger Bowl	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Bearspaw Closed due to presence of cattle.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Closed
Bill Milne	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking 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 Horseback Riding - Equestrian 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	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Crystal Line - East	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Crystal Line - West	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian 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
Etherington	Etherington Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian 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
Hostel Loop	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Iron Creek	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Link	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Long Distance	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian 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
Moose Connector	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Mountain Road	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
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
Ranger Summit	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Reconnect	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Ribbon Creek Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking 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
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
Snowshoe Hare West Closed between Demi-Tel and Telephone Loop due to black bear with cubs charging off-leash dog	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Partially Closed
Snowy Owl Wet sections 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	Open
Snowy Shortcut	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 E-bike	Open
Strange Brew	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
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
Telephone Loop East	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Terrace Link	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 Bear warning due to a defensive encounter between a black bear and hikers. More Info.	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Warning
Valley Bottom Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use	Etherington Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian 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	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open

Questions / Further inquiries

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