Effective Date: July 14, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Link Trail , Ribbon Creek Day Use , Ribbon Creek Trail , Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground , Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park , Terrace North Trail

The Ribbon Creek Trail and the surrounding area from Ribbon Day Use through to just NE of Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground, including the Memorial Lakes Basin is Closed until further notice. This includes the Link trail and a section of the Terrace trail between Kovach and the Ribbon Creek day use area.

Ribbon Falls and Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campgrounds are now open.

While these campgrounds are now open, they can only be accessed from the Buller Pass Trailhead on the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail (Highway 742), or the Galatea Trailhead on Highway 40, and travelled as out-and-back trips.

Visitors should expect the following hazards:

• These routes require hikers to cross mountain passes and significant elevation gain/loss.
• Travel distances and elevation changes are substantially greater than the traditional access routes.
• Visitors should only undertake these trips if they have the fitness, experience, equipment, and time required for backcountry travel.
• Careful trip planning is essential.

Visitors travelling between Ribbon Lake and Ribbon Falls must navigate the Ribbon Lake headwall.

• The headwall is a steep, physically demanding section of trail that gains significant elevation over a short distance.
• Hikers will encounter exposed terrain with cables, uneven and rocky footing, loose surfaces, and sections where extra care is required, particularly during wet conditions. (harnesses with appropriate via ferrata lanyards are recommended)
• This route is not recommended for inexperienced hikers or those uncomfortable with heights, exposure, or sustained steep ascents and descents.
• Due to the steep terrain, exposure, and challenging footing, dogs are not recommended on this section of trail during this period of limited site access.

Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Black Prince Day Use , Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail , Eau Claire Interpretive Trail , Evan-Thomas Fire Road Trail , High Rockies Trail , Johnny's Trail , Maude-Lawson Trail , Ribbon Creek Trail , Three Isle Lake Trail , Wedge Connector Trail

Due to significant precipitation, trails across the region are extremely wet, with standing water, erosion, and flood damage. The following trails within Kananaskis Country are closed until further notice:

• Ribbon Creek
• Evan-Thomas Fire Road
• High Rockies from Driftwood to Sparrowhawk and from Chester to Black Prince.
• Eau Claire Interpretive
• Maude-Lawson
• Three Isle Lake Trail - Closed beyond Point Backcountry Campground
• Wedge Connector
• Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail
• Johnny's Trail (Partial)

Additionally any trails accessed through a closed trailhead should be assumed to be closed.

Crews are actively investigating damage and undertaking repairs where necessary. As conditions allow, trails will be re-opened and this advisory will be updated.

Visitors must obey all signage, and watch for equipment.

Please check Kananaskis trail reports for conditions and updates.

Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone, Lusk Pass Parking Area, Jumpingpound Summit Parking Area, Prairie Creek Parking Area, Powderface Ridge North Parking Area, Powderface Ridge South Parking Area

Parking areas along Powderface Road will be temporarily closed for construction.

All trails outside the closure areas will remain open.

The following designated trails will remain accessible by travelling around the fenced closure areas: Lusk Pass, Jumpingpound Ridge – Lusk Climb, Jumpingpound Summit, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek, and Powderface Ridge.

Expect increased industrial traffic on Powderface Road, and please obey all posted signage.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Effective Date: June 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Special K Trail, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone

The Special K Trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone is temporarily closed due to collapsing bridges. For more information, call 310-LAND (5263) or the Moose Mountain Bike Trails Society.

Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Bow Valley Provincial Park , Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park , Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Highwood House Day Use , Kananaskis Country , Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Sheep River Provincial Park , Spray Valley Provincial Park

The State of Local Emergency for Kananaskis has ended.

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.

If you encounter hazards or damage after an area has reopened, only proceed with your recreation if safe to do so. Any hazards or damage discovered can be reported via email at AlbertaParks.ca/ContactUs. Include location details and photos if possible.

Check AlbertaParks.ca/Advisories and local weather forecasts before you visit. 

Highway 40: Road access has been reestablished for visitors travelling HWY 742 up to the rockslide closure and both directions along HWY 40, including HWY 40 South. Access across the Evan Thomas Bridge is open with work from highway crews continuing onsite. Travellers are encouraged to check 511 Alberta for the most up to date information.

Current road closures:

• Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail) - Canmore Hill, full closure

Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country

Sections of Kananaskis Country received in excess of 170mm of rain over a 24-hour period from June 28 into June 29. As a result, trail conditions throughout the region are wet with standing water and possible flood damage. Users should tread cautiously, and be prepared for variable conditions.

Any trails accessed through a closed trailhead should be assumed to be closed.

Equestrian and bicycle users are encouraged to stay off of soft trails in order to prevent damage and trail threading. 

Please obey all signage and watch for equipment.

Trail conditions and updates will be posted as available on the Kananaskis Country trail reports.