Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Kananaskis Valley

Updated: March 26, 2023

Updated: March 26, 2023 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Ice Safety: Alberta Parks does not monitor ice conditions; learn how to assess them for yourself.

    Notes:

    • Be wildlife aware! 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
    • 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.
    • Dogs are permitted on leash on groomed cross country ski trails in the Kananaskis Valley / Ribbon Creek trail system.

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Village Pond and Skating Rink

Open

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Status Keywords
Aspen
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Aspen-Terrace Long Loop E-bike Pilot Project
Mar 26th - fresh snow covered
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Aspen-Terrace Short Loop E-bike Pilot Project
Mar 26th - fresh snow covered
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Baldy Pass
Hiking Fat Biking Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Bill Milne E-bike Pilot Project
Bill Milne north of the golf course has a very shallow snow pack with bare spots of pavement showing. Use caution skiing on this trail. NOTE: Bill Milne Trail near Evan-Thomas Creek crossing will be closed from March 20 - April 24, 2023 for construction.
Groomed: Mar 10
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Coal Mine
Shared trail with all winter users. All uphill traffic should stay to the right.
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Open Fat Biking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Evan-Thomas Fire Road
Trail is shared with hikers. Hikers please respect track set for cross-country skiing and do not walk on track. Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek.
Groomed: Feb 23
Hiking Horseback Riding - Equestrian (Winter) Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Warning Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hay Meadow
Feb 23: Use caution, shallow snowpack
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Open Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Hidden
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
High Level
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Kovach
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Link E-bike Pilot Project
Shared trail by all winter users. Non-skiers must stay off set tracks.
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Mine Meadow
Mar 26th - fresh snow covered
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Prairie View
Hiking Fat Biking Open Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Ribbon Creek
Shallow snowpack with the potential of rocks on the trail. Rocks are falling onto the trail from the side hill during freeze / thaw temperatures. A large rock pulled out of the side hill in the fall half way down the switch back hill and is resting on the trail. It does not present any significant obstacle and is easy to see and ski around.    
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Warning Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe E-bike Pilot Project
Mar 26th - fresh snow covered
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Ruthie's
Feb 23: Use caution, shallow snowpack.
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Shinrin E-bike Pilot Project
Mar 22- firm, softening up with warm temperatures later in the day
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Skogan Pass Loop
Groomed: Mar 15
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Skogan Pass Lower
Feb 23: Three significant ice flows exist on Lower Skogan beneath the new snow. Use caution or take detour via Hay Meadows / Ruthies or Hidden / Nakiska.  
Groomed: Mar 15
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Skogan Pass Upper
Groomed: Mar 15
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Stoney E-bike Pilot Project
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Studless E-bike Pilot Project
Mar 26th - fresh snow covered
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Sunburst
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Terrace Link E-bike Pilot Project
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike Open E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Terrace North E-bike Pilot Project
Only the lower 100 meters of trail is shared with other winter users.     
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Troll Falls E-bike Pilot Project
Feb 23: Trail is icy beneath the new snow. Use caution. Ice cleats / microspikes recommended.
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Snowshoeing E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike Duane
Upper Troll Falls
Feb 23: Trail is icy beneath the new snow. Use caution. Ice cleats / microspikes recommended.
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Village Rim E-bike Pilot Project
Hiking Fat Biking E-bike Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat ebike, Electric Bike
Village Snowshoe Loop
Mar 26th - fresh snow covered
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Wasootch Creek
Hiking Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Wedge Connector
Warning: no bridge exists across Evan Thomas creek on Wedge Connector trail.   
Groomed: Mar 18
Hiking Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Fat Biking Warning Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat