Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Apr 25th: Expect varying conditions, icy in the morning, then soft/slushy in the afternoon. Be sure to check the forecast before heading out.
Updated technical weather and precipitation data is published by Alberta Environment. Note that on the tables and graphs at the previous link, 1mm of water is equivalent to 1cm of powder snow in cool conditions.
Daily avalanche forecasts can be found on the Avalanche Canada website.
Annual Road Closures:
McLean Creek Road: Closed Dec 1 - Apr 30, south of McLean Staging access road, north of Fisher Creek.
McLean Creek Road OHV PLUZ: CLOSED for snowmobile traffic Apr 1 - Dec 31. From Dec 1 - Apr 30, OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires. This restriction DOES NOT apply to snow vehicles.
Notes:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elbow Loop Public Recreation
Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31. |
Snowmobiling
|
40.6 km | Closed | |
|
McLean Creek OHV PLUZ
Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31. From Dec 1 - Apr 30, OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires. This restriction DOES NOT apply to snow vehicles. |
Snowmobiling
|
Closed | ||
|
Powderface Trail (Road)
Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1 - Apr 30. |
Snowmobiling
|
Open |
