Kananaskis Valley

Kananaskis Country

Updated: July 09, 2026

Updated: July 09, 2026 | Print Report

July 9th: The warmer weather is slowly starting to dry out some of the sun exposed areas. There could be unexpected closures and trail damage due to last weeks storm so check advisories before heading out.

Crews are conducting detailed assessments of trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, roads and other infrastructure impacted by flooding and high water. While access has been restored to many areas, numerous backcountry campgrounds, trails and day use areas remain closed while damage is assessed, and repairs are planned.

Visitors are reminded use extreme caution around waterways, obey all posted signs, barricades and closures. Please stay off closed trails and out of restricted areas to protect your safety, allow crews to complete their work, and help prevent further damage to already vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.

Keep in mind that spring avalanches are a potential hazard. Pay close attention to freezing levels, solar radiation and new precipitation (either as rain or snow) at this time of year as avalanche danger has lots of variables.

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

Closures:

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Practice wildlife safety. Bears are up and active. 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.
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.

Warnings:

Kananaskis Trail Conditions

Maps

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Aspen	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.8 km	Open
Baldy Pass	Biking/Cycling E-bikes 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 Closed due to significant precipitation and high stream flows.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	9.7 km one-way	Closed
Centennial Ridge	Hiking	From Ribbon Creek: 6.8 km to Mt Allan summit and 17.5 km to Wind Valley	Open
Coal Mine No access from Ribbon Creek	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	2.3 km one-way	Warning
Eau Claire Interpretive July 6: Trail closed. Standing water in places, up to 3 feet deep.	Hiking	1.5 one-way km	Closed
Evan-Thomas Fire Road Closed due to significant precipitation and high stream flows. 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 E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	14 km one-way to the pass	Closed
Galatea Creek Closed due to significant precipitation and high stream flows.	Hiking	6.0 km to Lillian Lake, 1.5 km more to Upper Galatea Lake	Closed
Guinn's Pass Closure: High Stream Flows. Covered in deep snow	Hiking	1.6 one-way km	Closed
Hay Meadow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.5 km one-way	Open
Hidden	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.4 km one-way	Open
High Level	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.4 km one-way	Open
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive	Hiking	1.7 km	Open
Kovach	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	5.1 km	Open
Link	Biking/Cycling E-bikes 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 E-bikes 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 E-bikes Hiking	6.6 km one-way to viewpoint	Open
Ribbon Creek Closed due to significant precipitation and high stream flows. Covered in deep snow at higher elevation. 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. Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	8.8 km one-way to Ribbon Falls or 10.8 km one-way to Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground	Closed
Ruthie's	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	0.4 km	Open
Skogan Pass	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	From Ribbon: 10.2 km to Skogan Pass, 19.4 km to Wind Valley	Open
Stoney Closed due to significant precipitation and high stream flows. Bear Warning: Grizzly bear bluff charged a hiker	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	22.5 km one-way	Closed
Sunburst	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.2 km one-way	Open
Terrace	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	9.5 km one-way	Open
Terrace Link	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.0 km	Open
Troll Falls Closed due to significant precipitation and high stream flows.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.4 km	Closed
Upper Troll Falls	Hiking	0.9 km out and back	Open
Village Rim	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	1.3 km	Open
Wasootch Creek	Hiking	1 km one-way	Open
Wasootch Ridge	Hiking	1.6 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 E-bikes Hiking	2.4 km one-way	Closed
Wedge Pond	Hiking	1 km return	Open
Widowmaker	Hiking	2.0 km one-way	Open

Kananaskis Valley

Kananaskis Country

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