Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Mount Shark

Updated: February 11, 2025

Updated: February 11, 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.

    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:

    Burstall Pass: 109cm

    Mud Lake: 70cm

     

Live Grooming Report

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Biathlon Range Area
Groomed: Feb 06
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Open Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Draco
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 0.8 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Hercules
Exposed dirt/rocks at the usual spot- the sharp corner about half way around and the cut off just below.
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 5.4 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Mass Start Area
Six sets of tracks set.
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Mount Shark Helipad Access
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Orion
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 2.1 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Pegasus
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 2.8 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Ursa Major
The steepest hills and the thinnest base, with the most exposed dirt and rocks present.
Groomed: Jan 23 Track Set: Jan 23
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 3.1 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Virgo
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 2.8 km Open Skate Skiing,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Watridge Lake
Groomed: Feb 06 Track Set: Feb 06
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