Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

McLean Creek Snowmobile

Updated: January 25, 2025

Updated: January 25, 2025 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley. Ice Safety: Alberta Parks does not monitor ice conditions; learn how to assess them for yourself.

    Annual Road Closures:

    McLean Creek Road: Closed Dec 1st - Apr 30th, south of McLean Staging access road, north of Fisher Creek.

    Notes:

    • McLean Creek Off-Highway Vehicle PLUZ is open for snowmobile traffic from Jan 1st - Mar 31st
    • 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
    • OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires from Dec 1st - Apr 30th. This restriction does not apply to snow vehicles.
Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Elbow Loop Public Recreation
Snowmobiling 40.6 km Open Snowmobiling Duane
McLean Creek OHV PLUZ
From December 1st to April 30th inclusive, OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires. This restriction DOES NOT apply to snow vehicles.
Snowmobiling Open Snowmobiling Duane
Powderface Trail (Road)
Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1st - Apr 30th.
Snowmobiling Open Snowmobiling Duane