West Bragg Creek

Kananaskis Country

Updated: April 08, 2026

Updated: April 08, 2026 | Print Report

Apr 8th: We are in transition from winter to spring this week. Expect firm icy rutted trails in the morning, followed by slushy slop in the afternoons. Ski trail grooming has finished for the season. However single-track trails will still be compacted if the depth of the fresh snow prevents travel on fat bikes.

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.
It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.

Maps

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Bobcat April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.2 km	Open
Boundary Horse April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking Horseback Riding	4.3 km	Open
Boundary Ridge April 8th: Machine compacted snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	5.2 km	Open
Braggin Rights April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	0.7 km	Open
Chickadee Loop	Hiking		Open
Crystal Line - East April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Crystal Line - Middle April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud. Warning: The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp and is not recommended.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Warning
Crystal Line - West April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	3.1 km	Open
Demi-Tel April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	2.3 km	Open
Disconnect April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.6 km	Open
Elbow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.6 km	Open
Fullerton Loop April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking	6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail)	Open
Hostel Loop April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Hostel Meadow Loop April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking	0.3 km	Open
Iron Creek April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.9 km	Open
Iron Springs April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Loggers Loop April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Long Distance April 8th: Machine compacted snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	8.6 km	Open
Merlin View April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	6.1 km	Open
Moose April 8th: Machine compacted snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Open
Moose Connector April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Moose Loop April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Mountain Road April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Mountain View April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Open
Mountain View West April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking Horseback Riding	3.8 km	Open
Old Hostel Road April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking	0.8 km	Open
Old Shell Road TRAIL CLOSED: AFP ordered long term closure for reclamation.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Closed
Ranger Summit April 8th: Machine compacted snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.2 km	Open
Reconnect April 8th: Machine compacted snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.4 km	Open
Ridgeback	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	8.8 km	Open
Snagmore April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding Trail Running	5.0 km	Open
Snakes and Ladders April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.6 km	Open
Snowshoe Hare East April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud. Warning: Not recommended for summer use because the route crosses several sensitive wet areas.	Hiking		Warning / Wet
Snowshoe Hare West April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	2.4 one-way km	Open
Snowy Owl April 8th: Machine compacted snow	E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	6.6 km	Open
Snowy Shortcut April 8th: Machine compacted snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	0.6 km	Open
Strange Brew April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Sugar Daddy April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	3.6 km	Open
Sugar Mama April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	3.5 km	Open
Sundog	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Telephone Loop East April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Telephone Loop West April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Tom Snow April 8th: Mix of Ice/slush or dirt/mud.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	27.3 km	Open
Whitetail April 8th: Machine compacted snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open

West Bragg Creek

Kananaskis Country

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