Bow Valley Trail Report - Kananaskis Country

August 28th: Trails are wet. Rocky sections at higher elevation will be slippery with possible snow covered sections.

At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. Bring plenty of water, snacks and multiple clothing layers.

Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

Closures:

Lady Macdonald and Cougar Creek Canyon Blasting Area: Construction Closure
Mt. Allan / Centennial Ridge Trail: Closed Apr 1 - Jun 21 for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary.
Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.

Warnings:

Heart Creek Interpretive Trail: Construction
Many Springs Trail: Bear
Heart Creek Trail and McGillivray Bunker Trail: Bear
YMCA Camp Chief Hector: Bear
Bow Valley Paved Trail, Montane Interpretive Trail, Flowing Water Interpretive Trail: Wildlife Warning
Three Sisters Campground: Bear

Trail Name	Length	Status	Keywords
Bow Corridor Trail Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.	7.4 km one-way	Warning	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking ebike, Electric Bike
Bow River Interpretive	2.1 km one-way	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Bow Valley Paved	4.2 km one-way	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Centennial Ridge	From Ribbon Creek: 6.8 km to Mt Allan summit and 17.5 km to Wind Valley	Open	Hiking Duane
Elk Flats	1.9 km one-way	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Flowing Water Interpretive	2.0 km return	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Grotto Creek Canyon	2.1 km one-way	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Heart Creek Interpretive Warning: Trail maintenance. Equipment and material will be on site in various areas.	1.3 km one-way	Warning	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Jewell Pass Bridge under repair. Easy alternative crossing.	2.9 km one-way	Warning	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) ebike, Electric Bike
Many Springs Interpretive Warning: Numerous bears have been observed in the area.	1.3 km	Warning	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Middle Lake Interpretive	2.0 km	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Montane Interpretive	1.5 km	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Moraine Interpretive	1.1 km one-way	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Prairie View	6.6 km one-way to viewpoint	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Quaite Creek	5.7 km one-way to Jewell Pass	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Razors Edge Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections.	6.6 km one-way to viewpoint	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Skogan Pass	From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking,Horseback Riding ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Stoney Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground: Reopened August 30th.	22.5 km one-way	Open	Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Windy Viewpoint	5.4 km	Open	Hiking
Yamnuska Climbers' Access Route	2.1km one-way	Open	Hiking Duane
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	Hiking
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	Hiking Duane
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	Hiking Duane

Trail Name

Permitted Activities (Legend)

Length

Status

Bow Corridor Trail
Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.

7.4 km one-way

Warning

Bow River Interpretive

2.1 km one-way

Open

Bow Valley Paved

4.2 km one-way

Open

Centennial Ridge

From Ribbon Creek: 6.8 km to Mt Allan summit and 17.5 km to Wind Valley

Open

Elk Flats

1.9 km one-way

Open

Flowing Water Interpretive

2.0 km return

Open

Grotto Creek Canyon

2.1 km one-way

Open

Heart Creek Interpretive
Warning: Trail maintenance. Equipment and material will be on site in various areas.

1.3 km one-way

Warning

Jewell Pass
Bridge under repair. Easy alternative crossing.

2.9 km one-way

Warning

Many Springs Interpretive
Warning: Numerous bears have been observed in the area.

1.3 km

Warning

Middle Lake Interpretive

2.0 km

Open

Montane Interpretive

1.5 km

Open

Moraine Interpretive

1.1 km one-way

Open

Prairie View

6.6 km one-way to viewpoint

Open

Quaite Creek

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.

6.6 km one-way to viewpoint

Open

Skogan Pass

From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley

Open

Stoney
Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground: Reopened August 30th.

22.5 km one-way

Open

Windy Viewpoint

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