Bow Valley Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Trails

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 Wheelchair Accessible 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

Trail may be icy anytime from October to May, even when other areas are not, due to freeze / thaw conditions and foot compaction.

Come prepared with micro-spikes and poles. It may not be possible to safely hike the trail without. 

1.3 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Warning
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 Open
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 22.5 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Fat Biking Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian OHVing Snowshoeing Open
Bow River Interpretive

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 14th - Apr 30th.

2.1 km one-way Year-Round Winter Hiking Hiking Warning
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

Construction work is ongoing in the Heart Creek drainage area to complete flood mitigation work. Expect workers and equipment in the area.

Fallen trees on trail, tree removal is in progress.

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