May 19: A very warm Spring has led to much earlier snow melt than normal, and trails at lower elevations are mainly bare with just a few snow patches possible; higher elevation trails will be a mix of bare with snow patches, and wet and muddy conditions in some areas. There will be downed trees on many trails that are not used in the winter, and the removal of these trees will continue over the next few weeks. Downed trees have been removed from all paved trails, and sweeping/needle removal is planned for before the May long weekend. There are no more down trees on the High Rockies trail section between the Black Prince day use and the Lower Lake dam.
Lower Kananaskis Lake and Upper Lake are fully ice free.
If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Skiers/riders and ice climbers should be aware of overhead hazards. View snow levels listed below for updated depths in different areas of the park. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Annual Road Closures:
Highway #40: CLOSED south of Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction, Dec 1 - Jun 14, inclusive
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Snow Depths:
Updated May 29
Snow depths are assessed by Avalanche Canada stations. For most accurate information, please visit avalanche.ca
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
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1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive
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Open | Hiking |
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Bill Benson
May 18: Blown clean of needles and debris. |
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Open | Hiking |
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Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
May 19: The down trees were removed from the trail . Mainly bare with snow patches. Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed on this trail. |
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Open | Hiking |
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Burstall Pass
Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking Duane |
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Chester Lake
Closed: May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail. |
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Closed | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Elbow Lake
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive. May 18: Trail mainly snow covered. |
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Warning | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding |
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Elk Pass
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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High Rockies
Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details. Note: A dangerous washout has occurred on the High Rockies Trail south of the Goat Creek Trail. See details. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Dog Sledding,Hiking |
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Highwood Meadows
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive. |
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Warning | Hiking |
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Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
Closure: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely. |
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Closed | Hiking |
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Lookout
May 4: A mix of bare and snow patches. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Lower Lake
May 18: Snow free. Downed trees removed. |
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Open | Hiking Duane |
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Lower Lake Interpretive
May 18: Blown clean of needles and debris. |
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Open | Hiking |
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Marl Lake Interpretive
May 18: Snow free and fairly dry. Downed trees removed. Blown clean of needles and debris. |
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Open | Hiking |
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Maude-Lawson
Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon. |
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Open | Hiking |
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Peninsula
May 17: Downed trees removed. |
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Open | Hiking |
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Peter Lougheed Paved
May 18: Downed trees removed. Swept clean of needles and debris. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Pocaterra
May 3: Ranges from fully bare to partially or mainly snow covered. Note: This report is NOT for the Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque trails |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive. |
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Warning | Hiking |
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Rawson Lake
May 25 : Lake still half frozen, stop at the sign ''End of the trail" because of falling rocks . |
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Open | Hiking |
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Rock Glacier Interpretive
Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead Dec 1-June 14 inclusive. |
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Warning | Hiking |
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Rockwall
May 15: Trail blown free of needles and debris. Downed trees removed. |
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Open | Hiking |
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Three Isle Lake
Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Upper Lake
Aster Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed until 2024 for construction. Point Backcountry Campground: Mainly free of snow. Downed trees removed. Note: Firewood is no longer supplied at Point Campground and collecting forest deadwood or cutting of trees is prohibited. Fire pits have been removed. No fires allowed. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Whiskey Jack
May 4: Bare at lower elevations with snow patches and mud at higher elevations. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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William Watson Lodge Access
May 18: Swept clean of needles and debris. |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
