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 and communicated after the analysis phase. 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	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
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 May 12: Several wet areas.	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 May 3: Mostly dry between Hostel Meadow and the creek, where there is a large beaver dam.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Iron Creek	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian 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 May 12: Mostly dry, with several wet patches on the north/east half.	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	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 May 12: Mostly dry. Several wet areas near the West Telephone end.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Ribbon Creek Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs. Note: Bikes are 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 Closure: Apr 5 until further notice due to cattle in the area.	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking 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
Snowshoe Hare West	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
Snowy Owl Warning: Not recommended for summer use due to sensitive wet areas. 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	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
Stoney Closed: Apr 15 - Jun 15 from Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary. Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground CLOSED from Apr 15 - Jun 15.	Bow Valley PP,Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Partially Closed
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 May 12: Mostly damp, with some soft sections.	West Bragg Creek PRA	Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian E-bike	Open
The Narrows	Glenbow Ranch PP	Hiking Hiking Fat Biking E-bike	Open
Troll Falls	Evan-Thomas PRA	Hiking Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike	Open
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 May 12: Several wet sections between Snowshoe Hare junction and "cut line" portion closer to Long Distance.	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