Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley


Sheep and Highwood

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Updated: November 24, 2025

Updated: November 24, 2025 | Print Report

    Nov 24th, 2025: Trails will be covered in deep, unpacked snow, depth increasing with elevation.

    Strong wind gusts blew through the valley in the last few weeks. 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. Note that days are getting shorter, plan your trip accordingly. 

    Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

     

    Closures:

    • Gorge Creek Road: Permanently Closed, from Ware Creek Day Use Area to Gorge Creek Day Use Area.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • Cattle graze in the area - be sure to close all gates behind you.
    • 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 clothing.

    Snow Depths:

    Highwood Pass: 58 cm

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
9999 Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 7 km Open
Bighorn Interpretive Hiking Hiking 0.5 km Open
Bluerock Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 9 km one-way Open
Bluerock Interpretive Hiking Hiking 2 km one-way Open
Cat Creek Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.3 km Open
Curley Sands Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.5 km one-way Open
Death Valley Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 12.5 km one-way Open
Death Valley Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.4 km Open
Foran Grade Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.2 km one-way Open
Gorge Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 11.5 one-way km Open
Gorge Ware Connector Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.7 one-way km Open
Green Mountain Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 11.5 km one-way Open
Hog's Back Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4.5 km one-way Open
Indian Oils Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 8.5 km one-way Open
Junction Creek Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.2 km Open
Junction Mountain Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 13.7 km one-way Open
Long Prairie Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 0.4 km Open
Long Prairie Loop Hiking Hiking Open
Long Prairie Ridge Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 2.2 km Open
Mist Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 10.2 km one-way Open
Mount Hoffman Hiking Hiking 9.3km Open
North Fork Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 5.5 km one-way Open
Pine Ridge Connector Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 0.2 km Open
Pine Ridge Loop

Dec 4th: North end/ top of the loop has little snow lots of debris and is icy (not recommended)

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 7.6 km Open
Rickert's Pass

Warning: Trail is flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. 

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding Warning
Sandy McNabb Interpretive Hiking Hiking 1.7 km Open
Sheep

Warning: The trail through the private property (located between the north face of Gibraltar Mountain on the south end and Burns Creek on the north end) was heavily damaged in 2013 and is not passable at this time.

 		Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding South Section Sandy McNabb to Burns Private Land 27.5 km; North Section: Big Elbow Trail to Burns Private Land 8.6 km Warning
South Gorge Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 5 km one-way Open
Threepoint Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 12 km one-way Open
Volcano Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4 km one-way Open
Volcano Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 4.6 km one-way Open
Volcano South Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 5.0 km Open
Ware Creek Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 3.5 km one-way Open
Windy Point Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling E-bikes E-bikes Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding 6.2 km one-way Open