May 19th: The trails will be wet at lower elevation and potentially snow covered above 1900m. Some areas may be icy, slushy and/or muddy as the days warm up. Spikes and poles are recommended depending on your hike and elevation.
Avalanches are more prevalent in spring with warming temperatures. If heading into the backcountry, please ensure you are well prepared. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
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.
Be Bear Aware - bears are awake and active at this time. Practice wildlife safety. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.8 km | Open | |
| Baldy Pass |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
13.7 km or 15.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Barrier Lake Interpretive |
Hiking
|
2.5 km one-way from lower parking area at Barrier Lake Day Use; can be shortened by parking in upper parking lot | Open | |
| Bill Milne |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
9.7 km one-way | Open | |
Centennial Ridge
|
Hiking
|
From Ribbon Creek: 6.8 km to Mt Allan summit and 17.5 km to Wind Valley | Closed | |
| Coal Mine |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
2.3 km one-way | Open | |
|
Eau Claire Interpretive
May 16th: Campground currently closed. Snow free trail. Downed trees removed. |
Hiking
|
1.5 one-way km | Open | |
|
Evan-Thomas Fire Road
No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
14 km one-way to the pass | Open | |
|
Galatea Creek
Closed: May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail. |
Hiking
|
6.0 km to Lillian Lake, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake | Closed | |
| Guinn's Pass |
Hiking
|
1.6 one-way km | Open | |
| Hay Meadow |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.5 km one-way | Open | |
| Hidden |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.4 km one-way | Open | |
| High Level |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.4 km one-way | Open | |
| Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive |
Hiking
|
1.7 km | Open | |
| Kovach |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
5.1 km | Open | |
| Link |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Open | |
|
Mount Kidd Interpretive
Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood. |
Hiking
|
1.2 km return | Open | |
| Prairie View |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | |
|
Razors Edge
Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
6.6 km one-way to viewpoint | Open | |
|
Ribbon Creek
Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs. Note: Bikes are permitted on first 4 km of trail only. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
8.8 km one-way to Ribbon Falls or 10.8 km one-way to Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground | Open | |
| Ruthie's |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
0.4 km | Open | |
| Skogan Pass |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley | 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. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
22.5 km one-way | Partially Closed | |
| Sunburst |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.2 km one-way | Open | |
| Terrace |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
9.5 km one-way | Open | |
| Terrace Link |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.0 km | Open | |
|
Troll Falls
Closed due to G7 activities. Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.4 km | Closed | |
|
Upper Troll Falls
Closed due to G7 activities. Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. |
Hiking
|
0.9 km out and back | Closed | |
| Village Rim |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.3 km | Open | |
| Wasootch Creek |
Hiking
|
1 km one-way | Open | |
|
Wedge Connector
No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Evan-Thomas Fire Road. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
2.4 km one-way | Open | |
| Wedge Pond |
Hiking
|
1 km return | Open | |
| Widowmaker |
Hiking
|
2.0 km one-way | Open |
