Bow Valley Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Trails

Select roads, campgrounds, day-use areas, trails, and areas of Kananaskis Country will be temporarily closed before, during, and after the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in June. Check for closures before you go.

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Trail Length Season Permitted Activities (Legend) Status
Bow Valley Paved 4.2 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing Open
Easy Flowing Water Interpretive 2.0 km return Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Open
Intermediate Heart Creek Interpretive

 

 

1.3 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Open
Jewell Pass 2.9 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking OHVing Open
Many Springs Interpretive

Due to beaver activity the water level in the lake is high. The boardwalk and dock located on the trail are prone to sink into the water slightly. Good, water proof footwear should be worn.

1.3 km Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Warning
Easy Middle Lake Interpretive 2.0 km Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Open
Easy Montane Interpretive 1.5 km Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Open
Prairie View 6.6 km one-way to viewpoint Year-Round Winter Hiking Fat Biking Hiking OHVing 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.

22.5 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Fat Biking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Snowshoeing Partially Closed
Bow River Interpretive 2.1 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Open
Easy Elk Flats 1.9 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Open
Intermediate Moraine Interpretive 1.1 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Open
Quaite Creek

Bear Closure: Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground

Bear Warning: Quate Creek Area

5.7 km one-way to Jewell Pass Year-Round Winter Hiking Fat Biking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Warning