As part of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public access to our outdoor spaces is open, however Alberta Parks indoor facilities and permanent outdoor shelters within Kananaskis are closed to public access.
With recent high daytime temperatures, the snow is melting off quite quickly. Recent rain has left the trails a bit of a mixed bag, with most trails seeing wet and muddy sections at low elevation, and high, fast creek crossings. Higher elevation areas are mainly free of snow at this time, with some lingering snowy sections in shaded areas.
Backcountry campers heading to Turbine Canyon or Aster Lake should expect to encounter significant snow on the trail. Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your hike: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for changing conditions, bring extra socks, and expect deep snow at the campsites.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Bill Benson
|
|
Open |
|
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
|
|
Open |
|
Boulton Creek Interpretive
|
|
Open |
Burstall Pass
|
|
Open |
|
Chester Lake
|
|
Open |
|
Elbow Lake
|
|
Open |
|
Elk Pass
|
|
Open |
High Rockies
|
|
Open |
|
Highwood Meadows
|
|
Open |
Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
|
|
Closed |
Lookout
|
|
Open |
|
Lower Lake
|
|
Open |
|
Lower Lake Interpretive
|
|
Open |
|
Marl Lake Interpretive
|
|
Open |
Maude-Lawson
|
|
Snow Covered |
|
Meadow
|
Open | |
|
Peninsula
|
|
Open |
|
Peter Lougheed Paved
|
|
Open |
|
Pocaterra
|
|
Open |
|
Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
|
|
Open |
|
Rawson Lake
|
|
Open |
|
Rock Glacier Interpretive
|
|
Open |
|
Rockwall
|
|
Open |
Spruce Road
|
|
Open |
Three Isle Lake
|
|
Open |
|
Upper Lake
|
|
Open |
|
Valleyview
|
|
Open |
|
Whiskey Jack
|
|
Open |
|
William Watson Lodge Access
|
|
Open |
