Mount Shark | Trail Report | Kananaskis Country

Updated: April 25, 2026

Updated: April 25, 2026 | Print Report

April 25th: The condition of the Smith Dorrien is no longer suitable for snowcat transportation and Mt Shark was not groomed this week; grooming is now finished for the season at Mt Shark.

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. Snowshoeing, Winter Walking and fat biking are only permitted on the multi-use Watridge Lake trail. Keep dogs on leash and pick up after your pets.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Walking, snowshoeing, and fat biking are not permitted on Mt. Shark ski trails, with the exception of the multi-use Watridge Lake Trail.
Dogs are permitted on-leash on Mt. Shark ski trails.
Be Wildlife Aware. 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. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

Snow Depths:

Burstall Pass: 216 cm

Mud Lake: 129 cm

Live Grooming Report

Trail Grooming Map

Mount Shark Ski Trail Map Watridge Fat Biking Trail Map

Trail Weather

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Sep 7 @ 11:47 AM

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Biathlon Range Area Groomed: Apr 02	Skate Skiing		Open
Draco Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning. Groomed: Apr 10 Track Set: Apr 10	Skate Skiing Skiing	0.8 km	Open
Hercules Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner about half way around. Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02	Skate Skiing Skiing	5.4 km	Open
Mass Start Area six sets of tracks set. Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02	Skiing		Open
Mount Shark Helipad Access Groomed: Apr 02 Track Set: Apr 02	Skate Skiing Skiing		Open
Orion Groomed and trackset in the early hours of Friday morning. Groomed: Apr 10 Track Set: Apr 10	Skate Skiing Skiing	2.1 km	Open
Pegasus Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09	Skate Skiing Skiing	2.8 km	Open
Ursa Major Possible exposed ground or rocks at the usual tight corner at the top of the second hill. Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09	Skate Skiing Skiing	3.1 km	Open
Virgo Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09	Skate Skiing Skiing	2.8 km	Open
Watridge Lake Groomed: Apr 09 Track Set: Apr 09	Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skijoring Snowshoeing Fat Biking	3.7 km one-way	Open