Sibbald Flats

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Kananaskis Country

Updated: June 30, 2022

Updated: June 30, 2022 | Print Report

June 30: While the Sibbald area is drying, especially on south-facing and low-elevation slopes, the snowpack in Kananaskis is well above average for this time of year, due to low snow melt in April and May. Snow melt in the Sibbald is currently 2-4 weeks behind, so what you may have been able to access safely in previous years could still be dangerous this year. Some of the alpine terrain in the Sibbald including popular hikes and scrambles is still prone to avalanches. Visit https://www.avalanche.ca/spring-conditions and https://www.avalanche.ca/map/forecasts/kananaskis for more information and consider the precautions listed below.

Check snowpack and weather conditions before heading out into the backcountry.
Come prepared for snow with proper footwear and equipment, such as microspikes, warm layers, and avalanche equipment depending on your plans.
Snow can make even easy to moderate trails difficult. Know your limits and hike within them.

COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.

Effective June 1, 2021, a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

June 30th: Expect wet/muddy conditions. There is a potential for washed out/eroded banks and downed trees. Be aware and use caution on the trails. When choosing your route, please consider the important note above.

Alberta Parks no longer maintains PLUZ (KC, Sibbald) trails, with the exception of Baldy Pass as it's within a PRA.

Closures:

Vehicle access to Jumpingpound PRA - Closed to vehicle access. Facilities not maintained.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
Wildlife in the region is active. Practice wildlife safety. 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.
Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary.
It’s tick season! Ticks live on our trails and are prominent in the spring. Protect yourself from tick bites by covering your skin with light coloured clothing, using bug spray containing DEET, and checking yourself and your pets after you have been outside.

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Sibbald Area Summer Trails Pamphlet with Map

Trail Name	Status	Keywords
Baldy Pass	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Baldy-Lusk Pass Connector	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Cox Hill Ridge	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding
Deer Ridge	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding
Eagle Hill	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Jumpingpound Loop	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Jumpingpound Ridge	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Horseback Riding
Jumpingpound Summit	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking
Kananaskis Integrated Forestry Interpretive	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter) Duane
Lusk Pass	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Ole Buck Loop	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Sibbald Flat Interpretive	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Sibbald Reforestation Interpretive	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter)
Tom Snow June 29: A few puddles.	Open	Biking/Cycling,Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Horseback Riding (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat

Sibbald Flats

Kananaskis Country

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