Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Effective Date: July 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Blackfoot Lake Staging Area Day Use , Central Staging Area Day Use , Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area , Islet Lake Staging Area Day Use , Waskehegan Staging Area Day Use
Details:Due to recent heavy rains, trails are wet and muddy and some trails and bridges are underwater. Please check trail reports or staging area kiosks for closures before heading out. Use caution in wet areas, as beaver trenches may be hidden and pose a tripping hazard.
This trail is named for one of the area’s bird species, the Ruffed grouse. It connects a series of trail loops between Waskehegan and Islet Lake Staging areas.
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| Length | 1.2 km |
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Summer Trail Map
Cooking Lake-BlackfootWinter Trail Tear Sheet Cooking Lake-BlackfootWinter Trail Map Waskehegan Staging Area Trail Map Winter Trails Pamphlet with Map Summer Trails Pamphlet with Map |
