Nov 9th: Expect trails to be mostly snow free with ice covered sections at lower elevations. Snow will exist at higher elevations. Spikes are recommended.
Strong autumn winds may fall trees onto trails.
Over the coming weeks the snow line will raise and lower as precipitation rolls in and out and temperatures rise and fall.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions that can change suddenly throughout the day. Note that days are getting shorter, plan your day accordingly.
Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees. Report tree debris and fallen trees to Parks staff.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cloudline
A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. A large fence exists on the trail that users will need to open and close to pass through.
|
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
5.0 km | Warning | |
| Clubhouse Cuttoff |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
0.8 km | Open | |
| Douglas Fir Bench |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.6 km one-way | Open | |
| Goat Creek |
Hiking (Winter)
|
19.3 km one-way | Open | |
|
Grassi Lakes Interpretive
Seasonal Closure Grassi Lakes remains accessible year-round via the Grassi Lakes Upper trail (easy route). |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.9 km | Closed | |
|
Grassi Lakes Upper
Trail may be icy anytime from October to May, even when other areas are not, due to freeze / thaw conditions and foot compaction. Come prepared with micro-spikes and poles. It may not be possible to safely hike the trail without. |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.9 km | Warning | |
|
Ha Ling
Oct 28th: Hard packed snow and icy sections. |
Hiking (Winter)
|
3.5 km to the saddle; 3.9 km to the summit | Open | |
|
Harvie Heights Ridge Traverse
Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees. |
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.0 km | Warning | |
|
Highline
A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. A large fence exists on the trail that users will need to open and close to pass through. |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
8.0 km | Warning | |
| Horseshoe Loop |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
4.8 km | Open | |
|
Johnny's
Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.5 km | Warning | |
| Meander |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.0 km | Open | |
| Middle Sister Access |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.9km | Open | |
| Montane Cutoff |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
1.6 km | Open | |
|
Montane Traverse
Recent fireguard work has changed the wind profile on affected trails, and may result in an increased likelihood of tree fall and downed trees. Downed trees can happen at any time and any place, particularly in windy areas such as the Bow Valley. Be prepared to turn around, route find or climb over/under fallen trees |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
7.7 km | Warning | |
| Rocky Mountain Legacy |
Fat Biking
Hiking (Winter)
|
20 km | Open | |
| Tibitts Quarry |
Hiking (Winter)
|
2.1 km | Open |
