Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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


Kananaskis Valley

Updated: February 17, 2026

Updated: February 17, 2026 | Print Report

    Cross-Country Skiing

    Feb 10th : After many days of warm weather and no new snow, the base has been very reduced, not allowing for further grooming until more snow arrives. Many low elevation areas have bare spots, and otherwise trails are very icy. Skiing is not recommended. 

    Snowshoeing and Fat biking

    Feb 10th: Fat biking conditions are becoming more challenging with icy spots and bare spots. Snow shoeing not recommended until more snow falls.

    Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers. 

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

     

    Closures:

    Pigeon Mountain: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

    West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • 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.
    • 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.

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Village Pond and Skating Rink

Closed

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Aspen Groomed: Jan 24 Track Set: Jan 24 Skiing Skiing 1.8 km Open
Baldy Pass Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 13.7 km or 15.9 km one-way Open
Big Kidd Groomed: Jan 27 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.8 km Open
Bill Milne Groomed: Jan 30 Track Set: Jan 30 Fat Biking Fat Biking Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 9.7 km total one-way for complete Bill Milne Trail Open
Centennial Ridge Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.8 km Open
Coal Mine Groomed: Jan 23 Track Set: Jan 23 Skiing Skiing 2.3 km one-way Open
Evan-Thomas Fire Road

 

 

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 1.6 to Wedge Connector km Open
Galatea Creek

Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 28.

6.0 km to Lillian Lake, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake Open
Hay Meadow Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.6 km Open
Hidden Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Skiing Skiing 1.4 km one-way Open
High Level Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Skiing Skiing 1.4 km one-way Open
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 1.7 km Open
Kovach Groomed: Jan 24 Track Set: Jan 24 Skiing Skiing 5.1 km Open
Link Groomed: Jan 24 Track Set: Jan 24 Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing 0.8 km Open
Little Kidd Groomed: Jan 27 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.5 km Open
Middle Kidd Groomed: Dec 23 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.5 km Open
Midnight Meadow Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.8 km Open
Mine Meadow Groomed: Jan 06 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.1 km Open
Prairie View Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 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.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 6.6 km one-way to viewpoint Open
Ribbon Creek Groomed: Jan 05 Track Set: Jan 05 Skiing Skiing 4.4 km Open
Ribbon Creek Snowshoe Groomed: Jan 06 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.7 km Open
Ruthie's Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Skiing Skiing 0.4 km Open
Shinrin Groomed: Jan 06 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.0 km Open
Skogan Pass Loop Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Skiing Skiing 2.7 km Open
Skogan Pass Lower Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Skiing Skiing 1.7 km to the junction of Ruthie's Trail Open
Skogan Pass Upper Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Skiing Skiing 5.9 km from Ruthie's Trail to the upper junction of Skogan Pass Loop Open
Stoney Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 22.5 km one-way Open
Studless Groomed: Jan 06 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.7 km Open
Sunburst Groomed: Jan 26 Track Set: Jan 26 Skiing Skiing 1.2 km one-way Open
Terrace Link Groomed: Jan 24 Track Set: Jan 24 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 1.0 km Open
Terrace North Groomed: Jan 24 Track Set: Jan 24 Fat Biking Fat Biking Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 9.5 km one-way Open
Troll Falls

Trail may be icy anytime from October to May, even when other areas are not, due to freeze / thaw conditions and foot compaction.

Come prepared with micro-spikes and poles. It may not be possible to safely hike the trail without. 

Groomed: Jan 07
Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.4 km Warning
Upper Troll Falls

Trail may be icy anytime from October to May, even when other areas are not, due to freeze / thaw conditions and foot compaction.

Come prepared with micro-spikes and poles. It may not be possible to safely hike the trail without. 

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 0.9 km out and back Warning
Village Loop Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.0 km Open
Village Rim Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 1.3 km Open
Wasootch Creek Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 1 km one-way Open
Wedge Connector Groomed: Jan 30 Track Set: Jan 30 Fat Biking Fat Biking Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.8 km one-way Open