A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
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Areas of Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park are designed Wildlife Corridor Management Areas. Travel in these areas is restricted to designated trails only.
| Trail | Length | Season | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grotto Creek Canyon
|
2.1 km one-way | Year-Round |
Winter Hiking
Hiking
|
Open |
| Windy Viewpoint | 5.4 km | Year-Round |
Hiking
|
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 | Year-Round |
Hiking
|
Open |
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 | Year-Round |
Hiking
|
Open |
| Yamnuska Climbers' Access Route | 2.1km one-way | Year-Round |
Hiking
|
Open |
|
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 | Year-Round |
Hiking
|
Open |
|
Bow Corridor Trail
Bear Warning: A Sow and Cubs in the Area |
7.4 km one-way | Year-Round |
Hiking
OHVing
|
Warning |
| Cougar Creek | 4.0 km | Summer Only |
Hiking
|
Open |
| Douglas Fir Bench | 1.6 km one-way | Year-Round |
Winter Hiking
Hiking
OHVing
|
Open |
|
Ha Ling
Aug 8th: Trail has been cleared of downed trees. |
3.5 km to the saddle; 3.9 km to the summit | Year-Round |
Winter Hiking
Hiking
|
Open |
| Lady Macdonald | 3.2 km | Summer Only |
Hiking
|
Open |
| Rocky Mountain Legacy | 20 km | Year-Round |
Winter Hiking
Fat Biking
Hiking
OHVing
|
Open |
|
Cloudline
Closure: Fireguard |
5.0 km | Year-Round |
Winter Hiking
Fat Biking
Hiking
OHVing
Trail Running
|
Closed |
Middle Sister Access
|
1.9km | Year-Round |
Winter Hiking
Fat Biking
Hiking
OHVing
Trail Running
|
Closed |
| Skogan Pass (Summer) | From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley | Summer Only |
Hiking
Horseback Riding - Equestrian
OHVing
|
Open |
|
High Rockies (Winter)
Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control. |
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use | Winter Only |
Winter Hiking
Fat Biking
Hiking
OHVing
Snowshoeing
|
Open |
|
High Rockies (Summer)
Sep 21st: Closed from Driftwood Day Use Area to Sparrowhawk Day Use Area (at the junction of High Rockies Trail and Sparrowhawk connector) due to significant precipitation and high stream flows. Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details. |
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass | Summer Only |
Hiking
OHVing
|
Partially Closed |
| Heart Mountain | 2.8 one-way km | Year-Round |
Hiking
|
Not Reported |
