Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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


West Bragg Creek

Updated: March 09, 2026

Updated: March 09, 2026 | Print Report

    March 9th: 30cm of heavy snow fell on Sunday afternoon. Ski grooming will commence on Sunday evening continuing into Monday and likely Tuesday. Single Track compaction will commence on Monday Morning. It will take a few days for the snow to setup on the single track. Multiple passes will be required over a few days.

    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. 

    Strong wind gusts blew through the valley in the last few weeks. Some trees fell over and might be blocking the trails.

    The Bragg Creek Trails group asks users to check their website for detailed condition reports before choosing their route. Ensuring you are using the correct trails at the correct times, helps to preserve trail tread and aids in preserving the hard work of volunteers and staff.

     

    Notes:

    • Dogs must be on-leash within the Provincial Recreation Area
    • The georeferenced maps at right can be downloaded and used on Apps such as Avenza to follow your position while on trail.
    • There is now a free public cellular hotspot immediately south of the Trails Centre at the West Bragg Creek Parking Lot, which enables visitors to make emergency and non-emergency calls.
    • The All Season Trails system was created in partnership with the Government of Alberta and the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association (GBCTA), recently rebranded as Bragg Creek Trails. Please visit the Bragg Creek Trails website to learn more.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Bears are active. 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, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Bobcat

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.2 km Open
Boundary Horse

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.3 km Open
Boundary Ridge

Mar 9th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.2 km Open
Braggin Rights

Mar 11th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.7 km Open
Bunny Loop Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.3 km Open
Chickadee Loop Groomed: Mar 11 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Open
Crystal Line - East

Mar 9th: Machine compacted snow.

Groomed: Mar 11
Skiing Skiing Open
Crystal Line - Middle

Mar 9th: Machine compacted snow.

Groomed: Mar 09
Skiing Skiing Open
Crystal Line - West

Mar 9th: Machine compacted snow.

Groomed: Mar 09
Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Demi-Tel

Mar 9th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.3 km Open
Disconnect

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.6 km Open
Elbow North Groomed: Mar 09 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.4km one-way / 6.8km return Open
Fisher

Mar 11th: User compacted snow.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.2 km Open
Fullerton Loop Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail) Open
Hostel Loop

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Groomed: Feb 20
Skiing Skiing Open
Hostel Meadow Loop Groomed: Feb 20 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing 0.3 km Open
Iron Creek

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Groomed: Feb 28
Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing 1.9 km Open
Iron Horse

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.4 km Open
Iron Springs Groomed: Mar 09 Skiing Skiing Open
Iron Vista Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 1.3 km Open
Loggers Loop Groomed: Feb 27 Skiing Skiing Open
Long Distance

Mar 11th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.6 km Open
Merlin View

Mar 11th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 6.1 km Open
Moose Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.5 km Open
Moose Connector Groomed: Feb 28 Skiing Skiing Open
Moose Loop

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Groomed: Mar 11 Track Set: Feb 28
Skiing Skiing Open
Mountain Road Groomed: Feb 28 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Mountain View Groomed: Feb 28 Skiing Skiing 1.5 km Open
Mountain View West Groomed: Feb 18 Skiing Skiing 3.8 km Open
Old Hostel Road Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.8 km Open
Old Shell Road

TRAIL CLOSED: AFP ordered long term closure for reclamation.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.5 km Closed
Ranger Summit

Mar 9: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.2 km Open
Reconnect

Mar 11th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.4 km Open
Ridgeback Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.8 km Open
Snagmore

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.0 km Open
Snakes and Ladders

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.6 km Open
Snowshoe Hare East

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Snowshoe Hare West

Mar 9th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Snowy Owl

Mar 9th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 6.6 km Open
Snowy Shortcut

Mar 11th: User compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.6 km Open
Strange Brew

Mar 11th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Sugar Daddy

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.6 km Open
Sugar Mama

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.5 km Open
Sugar Pony Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 0.9 km Open
Sundog Groomed: Mar 09 Skiing Skiing Open
Telephone Loop East Groomed: Jan 26 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Telephone Loop West

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Tom Snow Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 27.3 km Open
West Meadow

Mar 8th: 30cm of fresh snow.

Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 2.1 km Open
Whitetail

Mar 11th: Machine compacted snow.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open