Kananaskis Country

Peter Lougheed

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Updated: January 17, 2019

Updated: January 17, 2019 | Print Report

Expect the snow pack to be deeper at higher elevations and well packed at trail heads dependent on crowds. The southern part of the trail system (near Elk Pass) has been consistently better this season than the northern portion (Pocaterra) for coverage and overall snow fall.  Some areas may still have exposed debris as the winds have caused deep snow drifts on trails and roads. Snowshoes come recommended on the trails located on the Smith-Dorrien/ Spray Lakes Road. 

    Annual Road Closures:

    1. Highway 40: Closed from December 1 until June 14, 2019.

    Notes:

    1. Cross Country Ski Report for Peter Lougheed.
    2. Check for avalanche information on the Avalanche Canada website. Pack appropriately for changing conditions, including traction devices/hiking poles, and don't forget to dress in layers!
    3. 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.
    4. Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees and snow/ice on trail.

    Snow Depths:

    As of January 17:

    • Mud Lake - 69 cm
    • Burstall Pass - 120 cm

Maps

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Trail Name Permitted Activities Status
Amos
 Open
Blueberry Hill
 Open
Boulton Creek
 Open
Braille
 Open
Canyon Snowshoe
 Open
Chester Lake
    Snowshoers and Winter Hikers should use the Chester Lake Snowshoe Trail.
 Open
Chester Lake Snowshoe
 Open
Come Along
 Open
Elk Pass
Open
Elk Pass Snowshoe
    • The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot
 Open
Elkwood Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Fox Creek
 Open
Frost Heave Snowshoe
 Open
Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe
    Limited directional signage
 Warning
Graupel Snowshoe
 Open
High Rockies
    • Trail is open and much of the directional signage is in place, with gaps in the Chester/Sawmill area
    • Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control
    • Blackshale Bridge, south of Sawmill Day Use, is closed. Please note that there is a 1.0 km bypass trail around the bridge closure.
 Warning
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Hydroline
 Open
Lodgepole
 Open
Lookout
Open
Lower Lake Group Camp
 Open
Lower Lake Snowshoe
 Open
Lynx
 Open
Marsh Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Meadow
 Open
Moraine
 Open
Packers
 Open
Patterson
 Open
Penstock Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Pocaterra
Open
Pocaterra Training Grid
 Open
Rolly Road
 Open
Rolly Road Training Grid
 Open
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Sinclair
 Open
Snowdrift Snowshoe
 Open
South Sawmill Loop
    Limited directional signage 
 Warning
Spruce Road
 Open
Tailwater Snowshoe
    Directional signage is currently limited
 Warning
Torpor Loop
    Limited directional signage
 Warning
Tyrwhitt
 Open
Upper Lake Connector
 Open
Wheeler
 Open
Whiskey Jack
Open
William Watson Lodge Access
 Open
William Watson Lodge Connector
Wintour Snowshoe
 Open
Woolley
 Open