Nov 14th, 2025: After a few weeks of intermittent flurries, rain fell for about 24 hours around Nov 13th, shrinking the snow at high elevations and creating lots of icy areas throughout. Trails at lower elevations are mainly bare with some snow and ice patches, with snow depths of up to 20cm or a little more at higher elevations.
Strong wind gusts blew through the valley in the last few days. Some trees fell over and might be blocking the trails.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.
Summer to Winter signage changeover in progress.
Closures:
Notes:
Warnings:
Snow Depths:
Highwood Pass: 31 cm
Aster Lake: No Report
Burstall Pass: 38 cm
Mud Lake: 24 cm
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive |
Hiking
|
2.1 km | Open | |
|
Bill Benson
Sign changeover in progress. |
Hiking
|
0.7 km one-way | Open | |
|
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail. |
Hiking
|
4.2 km | Open | |
|
Boulton Creek Interpretive
Nov 12th: Sign changeover complete. |
Hiking
|
4.9 km | Open | |
|
Burstall Pass
Note: Bikes permitted on first 3.5 km of trail ONLY. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
7.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Chester Lake
Nov 7th: Snowshoe/Ski Trail sign changeover complete |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
4.6 km one-way | Open | |
|
Elbow Lake
Oct 21st: Many trees on the ground from recent dead tree removal, but trails and campsites are unaffected. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
1.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Elk Pass
Nov 7th: Snowmobile packed. Downed trees removed. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
5.6 km | Open | |
|
High Rockies
Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass | Open | |
| Highwood Meadows |
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Open | |
|
Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely. |
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Closed | |
|
Lookout
Sept 29th: Sign changeover in progress. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
1.7 km | Open | |
|
Lower Lake
Oct 20th: Sign changeover complete. |
Hiking
|
3.5 km one-way | Open | |
|
Lower Lake Interpretive
Oct 20th: Sign changeover in progress. |
Hiking
|
0.5 km one-way | Open | |
| Marl Lake Interpretive |
Hiking
|
1.5 km for loop | Open | |
|
Maude-Lawson
Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon. |
Hiking
|
7.5 km | Open | |
| Peninsula |
Hiking
|
0.4 km | Open | |
|
Peter Lougheed Paved
Nov 7th: Sign changeover in complete. Downed trees removed. Construction: Pathway closed between Elkwood Campground and the Elkwood Amphitheatre. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
12.1 km one-way | Partially Closed | |
|
Pocaterra
Oct 29th: Sign changeover in progress. Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
9.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive |
Hiking
|
4.5 km | Open | |
|
Rawson Lake
Oct 29th: Snow covered |
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
| Rock Glacier Interpretive |
Hiking
|
0.15 km one-way | Open | |
|
Rockwall
Closure: Multiple bears feeding in the area. Remains closed due to bear activity. |
Hiking
|
0.5 km | Closed | |
| Spruce Road |
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Open | |
|
Three Isle Lake
Oct 29th: Mostly snow covered beyond Invincible Creek Bridge Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
10.2 km | Open | |
| Upper Lake |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
15.7 km | Open | |
|
Whiskey Jack
Sept 29th: Sign changeover in progress. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
William Watson Lodge Access
Sept 18th: Sign changeover in progress. |
Biking/Cycling
E-bikes
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Open |
