Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Mount Shark

Updated: July 11, 2024

Updated: July 11, 2024 | Print Report

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

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Walking, snowshoeing, and fat biking are not permitted on Mt. Shark ski trails - these activities are permitted on the snowshoe trails.
    • Dogs are permitted on-leash on Mt. Shark ski trails.
    • Bears and other Wildlife in the region are active. Practice wildlife safety. 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.
    • 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.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.

    Snow Depths:

    Mud Lake: 4cm

    Burstall Pass: 4cm

Live Grooming Report

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Biathlon Range Area
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Open Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Draco
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 0.8 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Hercules
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 5.4 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Mass Start Area
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Mount Shark Helipad Access
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Orion
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 2.1 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Pegasus
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 2.8 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Ursa Major
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 3.1 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Virgo
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 2.8 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Watridge Lake
Hiking Cross Country Skiing Skijoring Snowshoeing 3.7 km one-way Open Biking/Cycling,E-bikes,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Skijoring,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC ebike, Electric Bike Duane