Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Glenbow Ranch

Updated: May 19, 2025

Updated: May 19, 2025 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    May 19th: Expect the trails to be wet and slippery. With warmer temperatures expected in the next few days, trails will slowly start to dry off again. Please give these areas time to dry to minimize damage. 

    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 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. 

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

    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, 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.
    • Be aware, cows in the area, do not approach them.

Maps

Resources

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Badger Bowl Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.4 km Open
Bearspaw Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.2 km Open
Bow River Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 4.8 km Open
Bowbend Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 4.7 km Open
Bowl Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.3 km Open
Glenbow Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 3.7 km Open
McPherson Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 3.9 km Open
Scott Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.6 km Open
The Narrows Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 3.3 km Open
Tiger Lily Loop Hiking Hiking 1.8 km Open
Yodel Loop

Closed: Cattle present

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.5 km Closed