Kananaskis Country is committed to providing diverse, enjoyable outdoor recreation opportunities that contribute to
- Healthy lifestyles while conserving the natural heritage of the region and
- Long-term sustainability of ecosystems and biodiversity for the benefit of current and future generations
These goals helped guide decision-making in identifying trails approved and recognized for fat biking (listed below).
Fat Biking Etiquette on Approved Groomed Trails
- Bikes yield to all other users.
- Recommended tire size is 3.8 inches or wider. Tire pressure should be 8 psi or lower and adjusted for conditions.
- Do not ride if your tires are leaving a rut or if you’re having difficulty riding in a straight line.
- On multi-use trails, do not ride in or over the cross-country ski tracks and avoid mixing dirt into the snow.
- If riding on shared snowmobile trails, wear flashing lights and reflective equipment.
Be an ambassador for the sport. Be polite, educate other riders and discourage bad behaviour. Read more about Cycling Etiquette.
Fat Biking Safety
Approved Fat Biking Trails
Canmore and Area: Trail Report
- Highline Trail (Note: Potential avalanche hazard at drainages)
- Meander Trail
- Montane Traverse Trail
- Johnny's
- Horseshoe Loop
Canmore Nordic Centre: More Info
Fat biking at the Canmore Nordic Centre is only permitted on designated single track trails marked with fat bike signage
- EKG East*
- EKG
- Blue Coal Chutes
- Long Road to Ruin
- Orchid
- Odyssey
- FYI
- Rundle Connector
Spray Valley Provincial Park: Trail Report
- Watridge Lake (To Watridge Lake only; excludes section past Watridge Lake towards Banff National Park)
- High Rockies (Note: Between November 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.)
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park: Trail Report
- Canyon Snowshoe
- Penstock Loop Snowshoe
- Lower Lake Snowshoe
- Marsh Loop Snowshoe
- Elkwood Loop Snowshoe
- Elk Pass Snowshoe
- Wintour Snowshoe
- Hogarth Lakes Snowshoe
- Frost Heave Snowshoe
- Graupel Snowshoe
- Snowdrift Snowshoe
- Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
- South Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
- Tailwater Snowshoe
- Frozen Toad Snowshoe
- Torpor Loop Snowshoe
Kananaskis Valley (Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area): Trail Report
- Bill Milne Paved Trail (Kananaskis Village to Wedge Pond)
- Evan Thomas Fire Road (to Wedge Connector)
- Wedge Connector
- Ribbon Creek Snowshoe Trail
- Village Snowshoe Loop
- Aspen Terrace Short Loop
- Aspen Terrance Long Loop
- Mine Meadow
- Shinrin
- Studless
- Stoney Trail (Seasonal closure: April 15-June 15)
- Troll Falls Trail
- Coal Mine
- Portion of Centennial Trail between below Coal Mine
Sibbald Flats (Sibbald Area/Baldy Pass PRA/Kananaskis PLUZ)
Trail Report (Jumpingpound Loop, Lusk Pass, Tom Snow), Trail Report (Baldy Pass)
- Baldy Pass Trail (Note: Potential avalanche hazards on NE slope)
- Jumpingpound Loop Trail
- Lusk Pass Trail
- Tom Snow
- Moose Creek Loop
Elbow Valley: Trail Report
- Diamond T Loop Trail
- Elbow Valley Trail
- Powderface Creek Trail
- Prairie Creek Trail
- Prairie Link Trail
- Sulphur Springs Trail
West Bragg Creek: Trail Report
- Bobcat Trail
- Boundary Ridge Trail
- Braggin Rights Trail
- Crystal Line Winter Multi-use
- Demi-Tel Trail
- Disconnect Trail
- Elbow Trail (Allen Bill Day Use to Snagmore Trail ONLY)
- Long Distance Trail
- Merlin View Trail
- Mountain Road
- Old Shell Road
- Ranger Summit Trail
- Reconnect Trail
- Ridgeback Trail (Between Diamond T and Bobcat)
- Snagmore Trail
- Snakes and Ladders Trail
- Snowshoe Hare Trail (West of Telephone Loop East Trail ONLY)
- Snowy Owl
- Snowy Shortcut
- Sugar Daddy
- Sugar Momma
- Strange Brew Trail
- Telephone Loop
- Whitetail
Sandy McNabb (Sheep Valley): Trail Report
- Death Valley Trail (Does NOT include Death Valley Loop)
- Long Prairie Ridge Trail
- Sheep River Road to Bighorn Lookout
