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A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley
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
Details: 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.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Kananaskis Country , Special K Trail, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone
Details: 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.Map of Affected Area
This is a forested trail that leads to an alpine meadow and the lake below Mount Chester. Bikes are only allowed on the first 2 km of the trail which follows a logging road. Check current Alberta fishing regulations.
Annual seasonal closure: May 1 to June 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage
Sep 3rd: The split log bridge on the trail around lake has been replaced.
| Length | 4.6 km one-way |
| Elevation: | 300 m / 1,000 ft |
| Group Size Limit: | 35 (Permit information) |
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| Trail Report: | Peter Lougheed |
