As part of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Lougheed Park Discovery Centre's services are now reduced to information and washrooms. Currently, the lounge is closed.
Snow persists, with temperatures at this elevation remaining below zero at night. Be prepared for ankle-deep snow at Upper Lake, with depths increasing as elevation increases.
Be Bear Aware - bears are awake and active at this time. Make sure you're making noise on the trail, paying close attention to your surroundings, and carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Be aware that tick season is here once again - tuck your pant hems into your socks, and check yourself and your companions - two-OR-four-legged - for ticks once you get back to your vehicle.
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.
Annual Road Closures:
Highway 40 between Highwood Junction and Peter Lougheed Facility Zone closed December 1 to June 14, inclusive.
Closures:
Notes:
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
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1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive
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Open | Hiking |
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Bill Benson
Groomed: Mar 23 Track Set: Mar 23 |
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Open | Hiking |
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Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
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|
Open | Hiking |
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Boulton Creek Interpretive
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|
Open | Hiking |
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Burstall Pass
Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY |
|
Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking Duane |
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Chester Lake
Annual Seasonal Closure in effect May 1 - June 29 |
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Closed | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Elbow Lake
Vehicle access closed for season |
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Warning | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding |
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Elk Pass
Groomed: Nov 19 Track Set: Nov 19 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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High Rockies
Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control. |
|
Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Highwood Meadows
Vehicle access closed for season |
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Warning | Hiking |
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Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. The trail is now out-and-back or the route can be attempted with two stream fords. |
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Warning | Hiking |
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Lookout
Track Set: Dec 29 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Lower Lake
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Open | Hiking |
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Lower Lake Interpretive
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Open | Hiking |
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Marl Lake Interpretive
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Open | Hiking |
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Maude-Lawson
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Open | Hiking |
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Meadow
Trackset on April 6th from Visitor Centre parking to the Lodgepole junction. The remainder was trackset on April 4th. Groomed: Apr 06 Track Set: Apr 06 |
Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC | |
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Peninsula
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Open | Hiking |
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Peter Lougheed Paved
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Pocaterra
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
Vehicle access closed for season |
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Warning | Hiking |
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Rawson Lake
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Open | Hiking |
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Rock Glacier Interpretive
Vehicle access closed for season |
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Warning | Hiking |
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Rockwall
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Open | Hiking |
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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: Apr 06 Track Set: Apr 06 |
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Open | Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Three Isle Lake
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
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Valleyview
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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Whiskey Jack
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking |
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William Watson Lodge Access
Groomed: Apr 06 Track Set: Apr 06 |
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Open | Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
