Trails

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Summer Trails

Trail Report
Summer Trails Map

Buy a map for $2 at the Daylodge information counter.

Trails Listing
Mountain Bike Trail Ratings

Winter Trails

Trail Restrictions

Seasonal and permanent travel restrictions are in place at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.
Grassi Lakes Interpretive Trail is located in a wildlife corridor. Travel in this area is restricted to designated trails only.
A wildlife corridor also exists in the portion of Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park located above the stadium area at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Each year, travel in this area is
- Prohibited from December 1 to June 15
- Restricted to designated trails only from June 16 to November 30

Trailheads

Summer and winter trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre can be accessed from many locations. The trailheads below provide the easiest, most direct access.

Cross-Country Skiing

The winter trailhead for recreational skiing is located just outside the north end of the Daylodge.
All trails can be accessed from this point.
The trailhead sign and large map at this location provides information on the entire trail system.

Mountain Biking and Hiking

Inquire at the Daylodge information counter (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) for directions and detailed trail maps ($2).

Roller Skiing

The paved trail starts in the Biathlon Stadium.
Bike and foot traffic is strongly discouraged on the paved trail. Dirt and gravel damage the pavement and can be a hazard for roller skiers.

Disc Golf Course

Hole # 1 is located between the Mountain Bike Skills Park and the roadway leading to the Biathlon Stadium.

Mountain Bike Trail Ratings

Easy – Basic bike skills required. Gradients can be variable and may include short, steep sections. No technical trail features.
More difficult (Intermediate) – Basic off-road riding skills are required. Single track trail will include small obstacles such as roots and rocks. Most gradients are moderate but may include may include short, steep climbs.
Most difficult – Good off-road riding skills are required. Single track trail with technical sections and unavoidable obstacles. Climbs and descents are steep and have turns. Unavoidable technical trail features may be present.

Trails by Season

Trail	Season	Permitted Activities	Length	Status
Albertville Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	750 m	Closed
Artistic Merit	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	350 m	Open
Baby Beluga	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	632 m	Open
Backdoor	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	732 m	Open
Banff Loop Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	806 m	Closed
Banff Trail	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	5.7 km	Open
Banff Trail Past Meadow Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	2, 500 m	Closed
Banff Trail to Meadow Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	3 km	Closed
Black Coal Chutes	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	481 m	Open
Blue Coal Chutes	Year-round	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	752 m	Open
Blue Loop	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	1.5 km	Partially Closed
Bow Junction 18-25 Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	1, 000 m	Closed
Bow Past Junction 25 Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	4, 900 m	Closed
Bruin Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming.Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	1 km	Closed
Burried Alive	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike	km	Open
Centennial Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	2.6 km	Closed
Coal Cut Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	km	Closed
Coyote Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	1, 500 m	Closed
Devonian Drop	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	189 m	Open
EKG Short detour at junction #77 due to trail maintenance, please respect signage.	Year-round	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	4,709 m	Open
EKG East	Year-round	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	1,425 m	Open
Elevator Shaft	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike	0 m	Open
Endurance Loop	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	17.8 km	Open
Expresso	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	1 km	Closed
Eye Dropper	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike	85 m	Open
Flow Trail	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	196 m	Open
Freddie's Flip Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	km	Closed
Frozen Thunder Good to go!	Year-round	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	2,000 km	Open
FYI	Summer	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	1,498 m	Open
Georgetown Interpretive	Year-round	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike	3.5 km one-way	not reported
Get Down	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike	km	Open
Get In	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	958 m	Open
Get Out	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	644 m	Open
Green Loop	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	2.0 km	Partially Closed
Grey Wolf Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	800 m	Closed
Hey McLeod	Summer	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	262 m	Open
Killer Bees	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	609 m	Open
King of Sweden Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	800 m	Closed
Laundry Chutes	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	486 m	Open
Lillehammer Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	900 m	Closed
Long Road to Ruin	Year-round	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	1,705 m	Open
Lower Laundry Chutes	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike	243 m	Open
Lynx April 15, 2020 - Snow pushed out on Lynx Lower Loop in order for trail to dry out for spring roller skiing.	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	3 km	Closed
Mad Handler	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	460 m	Open
Matching Jerseys	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	349 m	Open
Meadowview Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	5 km	Closed
Nagano Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	636 m	Closed
Narnia	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	307 m	Open
Nector Noodle	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	700 m	Open
No Homers	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	870 m	Open
Odyssey The new lower Odyssey section is OPEN!	Year-round	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	2,630 m	Open
Olympic Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	2.5 km	Closed
Orange Loop	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	7.5 km	Warning
Orchid	Year-round	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	678 m	Open
Organ Donor	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike	25 m	Open
Osprey	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	0.0 m	Closed
Red Loop	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	6.5 km	Warning
Rundle Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	6 km	Closed
Rundle Connector	Year-round	Hiking Fat Biking Fat Bike Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	2,498 m	Open
Salt Lake Junction 94-96 Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	600 m	Closed
Salt Lake Past Junction 96 Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	2 km	Closed
Sherwood Forest	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	511 m	Open
Silvertip Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	3 km	Closed
Soft Yogurt	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	426 m	Open
Swamp	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	350 m	Open
T2	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	249 m	Open
The Albertan	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	597 m	Open
Wolverine Poor trail conditions due to Spring freeze + thaw and no recent grooming. Use at own risk	Winter	Hiking Cross Country Skiing XC Skiing	0 m	Closed
Yellow Loop	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	5 km	Warning
Ziggy's	Summer	Hiking Biking/Cycling/Bike Trail Running	578 m	Open

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Canmore Nordic Centre PP