Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel. 

Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley


Sibbald Snowmobile

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Updated: April 25, 2026

Updated: April 25, 2026 | Print Report

    Apr 25th: Expect varying conditions with the fluctuating temperatures - icy in the morning and then soft/slushy in the afternoon. 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, 1 mm of water is equivalent to 1 cm of powder snow in cool conditions.

    Daily avalanche forecasts can be found on the Avalanche Canada website. 

     

    Annual Road Closures:

    Powderface Road: Closed Dec 1 - May 14.

    HWY #66: Closed Dec 1 - May 14, west of Elbow Falls & Powderface Trail.

    Notes:

    • Powderface Trail (Road) is open for snowmobile traffic from Dec 1st - Apr 30th.
    • Big Elbow/Little Elbow Loop is open for snowmobile traffic from Jan 1st - Mar 31st.
    • Sibbald Snow Vehicle PLUZ is open annually for snowmobile traffic from Jan 1st - Mar 31st.

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Blue 1/2 Loop

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

 		Snowmobiling Snowmobiling Closed
Blue Loop

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

 		Snowmobiling Snowmobiling Closed
Elbow Loop Public Recreation

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

 		Snowmobiling Snowmobiling 40.6 km Closed
Powderface Trail (Road)

Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1 - Apr 30.

 		Snowmobiling Snowmobiling Open
Red Trail

Open for snowmobile traffic Jan 1 - Mar 31.

 		Snowmobiling Snowmobiling Closed