Peter Lougheed

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: January 25, 2021

Updated: January 25, 2021 | Print Report

Read our COVID-19 guidelines by clicking this banner before visiting one of our parks. We are monitoring our operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and this page is updated as adjustments are made.

As part of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Lougheed Parks Discovery Centre's services are now reduced to information and washrooms and the lounge is closed.

Please note: As the SkiTrails Live Grooming Report is no longer functioning in PLPP, grooming and tracksetting information may be found in the individual trail comments below. To search for most recent grooming use the drop down menu above the status column to increase the number of trails shown and then sort by activity type by clicking the top of the permitted activities column. You can also use the search box above the Trail Name column to search for specific dates.

Jan 24th: Only a trace of new snow has fallen in PLPP in well over a week, and no snow fell during Saturday night's grooming, which was completed under partly cloudy skies with light winds.

Earlier in the week, very strong wind gusts dropped large and numerous tree bombs (especially at higher elevations), as well as other plentiful tree debris, some substantial in size. Expect this debris mixed in to the top layer of snow on trails groomed after (and possibly including) Jan 18th, and on top of older grooming. There is also a possibility of trees down on the trails.

Fox Creek and Boulton Creek were both groomed only, as a result of mechanical failure(s) during the snowmobile grooming shift. The tread remains a bit rough on both of these trails, especially on hills and corners; use caution.

Additional Information:

Trails may be busy. Practice physical distancing where possible, and use masks when it isn't possible to safely distance. Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.

Visitors are asked to purchase a day or season parking pass from Nordiq Alberta to use the trails. Revenue from the sales will cover the costs of trail grooming and maintenance. It’s $10 for a day pass or $50 for the season. More information...

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Annual Road Closures:

Highway 40 between Highwood Junction and Peter Lougheed Facility Zone closed December 1 to June 14, inclusive.

Closures:

Peter Lougheed Parks Discovery Centre's lounge is closed; information services and indoor washrooms remain available.
The Black Shale Suspension Bridge on the South section of the High Rockies Trail is closed for the winter. The bypass remains open.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Dogs are NOT PERMITTED on Peter Lougheed Cross Country Ski Trails.
Vault Toilets are open, however visitors should plan to bring their own sanitary supplies, including paper and sanitizer.
Be wildlife aware! Traveling in groups, making noise on trail, keeping pets on leash and carrying bear spray is highly recommended. See the Wildlife Safety page for more information.

Maps

Trail Name	Status	Keywords
Amos Groomed: Jan 17 Track Set: Jan 17	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Blueberry Hill Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Boulton Creek Groomed Only. Surface is a bit rough/uneven in some areas, especially on hills and corners. Some tree debris mixed into tread. Groomed: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Braille Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Canyon Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Chester Lake	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake Snowshoe	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing
Come Along The ice flow south of the group camp is covered, but may surface at some point. Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Elk Pass Groomed: Jan 21 Track Set: Jan 21	Open	Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Elk Pass Snowshoe The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Elkwood Loop Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Fox Creek Groomed Only. Surface is a bit rough/uneven in some areas, especially on hills and corners. Some tree debris mixed into tread. Groomed: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Frost Heave Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe WARNING: Limited directional signage.	Open	Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Graupel Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
High Rockies The trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path Between Nov. 1 and May 1 due to Highway Avalanche Control. Blackshale Bridge is closed in winter. The bypass trail remains opens.	Partially Closed	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hydroline Caution is advised as the steep hill at the north end of Hydroline is shared with the Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail. Groomed: Jan 18 Track Set: Jan 18	Open	Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lodgepole Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lookout Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side. Groomed: Jan 18 Track Set: Jan 18	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lower Lake Group Camp As of Jan 24th there was no new snow on the last grooming; much of this trail is in the open but there is likely a little debris in treed areas. Groomed: Jan 17 Track Set: Jan 17	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Lower Lake Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Lynx Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Marsh Loop Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Meadow Jan. 17th: Trackset between Elkwood parking and Visitor Center Jan. 20th: Trackset between Visitor Center and Lodgepole junction Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Moraine Some tree debris mixed into tread. Groomed: Jan 19 Track Set: Jan 19	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Packers The ice flows are covered, but may return. Groomed: Jan 23 Track Set: Jan 23	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Patterson Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Penstock Loop Snowshoe Snowshoer packed.	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Pocaterra Trackset between Pocaterra Hut and Packers in the early morning of Jan 23rd; the remainder was groomed and trackset just before midnight on the 23rd. Groomed: Jan 23 Track Set: Jan 23	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Pocaterra Training Grid Four sets of tracks were set on Jan 20th. Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Rolly Road Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 22	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Rolly Road Training Grid Four sets of tracks set. Groomed: Jan 23 Track Set: Jan 23	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Sinclair Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Snowdrift Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
South Sawmill Loop	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Spruce Road NO PARKING AT WILLIAM WATSON LODGE. There will be no access to Spruce Rd from William Watson Lodge this winter season due to construction at the Lodge. Groomed: Jan 20 Track Set: Jan 20	Open	Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Tailwater Snowshoe Trail is open and has been snowshoe packed in its entirety as of Tuesday December 29th.	Open	Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Torpor Loop Limited directional signage	Warning	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Tyrwhitt Groomed: Jan 18 Track Set: Jan 18	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Upper Lake Connector Groomed: Jan 16 Track Set: Jan 16	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Wheeler Groomed: Jan 17 Track Set: Jan 17	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Whiskey Jack Groomed: Jan 24 Track Set: Jan 24	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
William Watson Lodge Access Groomed: Jan 12 Track Set: Jan 12	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
William Watson Lodge Connector	Closed	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Wintour Snowshoe	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Woolley Groomed: Jan 17 Track Set: Jan 17	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane

Peter Lougheed

Kananaskis Country

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