April 20th: Expect freeze thaw conditions with some areas being icy, slushy and/or muddy as the days warm up. Spikes are recommended. Higher elevation trails will hold more snow in shaded areas and snow depth may vary.
Check avalanche.ca when planning your day.
At anytime come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change throughout the day.
Be aware of closures and avalanche risks in the area and check advisories before you go.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bow Corridor Trail
Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.
|
7.4 km one-way | Warning | ||
|
Bow River Interpretive
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th. |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.1 km one-way | Warning | |
| Bow Valley Paved |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
4.2 km one-way | Open | |
| Elk Flats |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Flowing Water Interpretive |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.0 km return | Open | |
| Grotto Creek Canyon |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.1 km one-way | Open | |
|
Heart Creek Interpretive
Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without.
|
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.3 km one-way | Warning | |
| Jewell Pass |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Many Springs Interpretive
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th. |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.3 km | Warning | |
| Middle Lake Interpretive |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.0 km | Open | |
| Montane Interpretive |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.5 km | Open | |
| Moraine Interpretive |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.1 km one-way | Open | |
| Prairie View |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | |
| Quaite Creek |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
5.7 km one-way to Jewell Pass | Open | |
|
Razors Edge
Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | |
|
Stoney
Closed Apr 15 - Jun 15 from Jewel Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary, including Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
Snowshoeing
|
22.5 km one-way | Partially Closed | |
|
Windy Viewpoint
West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep. |
5.4 km | Open | ||
| Yamnuska Climbers' Access Route | 2.1km one-way | Open | ||
|
Yamnuska East Ridge
Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail. |
3.6 km one-way | Warning | ||
|
Yamnuska Scramble Route
Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail. |
10.2km return | Warning | ||
|
Yamnuska West Col
Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail. |
4.0 km | Warning |
