Spray Valley

Kananaskis Country

Updated: December 07, 2023

Updated: December 7, 2023 | Print Report

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

Dec 7th: Expect hiking and snowshoe trails to be covered with wet snow and ice and slush underneath, snow generally increasing in depth with elevation.

At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.

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

Closures:

Spray Lakes West Campground Refurbishments: Construction Closure
West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 15th for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

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.
Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
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.

Snow Depths:

Mud Lake: 41cm

Burstall Pass: 70cm

Maps

Trail Name	Length	Status	Keywords
Burstall Pass (Backcountry)		Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake	4.6 km one-way	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake Snowshoe	3.4 km one-way	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing
Frost Heave Snowshoe	2.5 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Graupel Snowshoe	5.6 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe	3.9 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe	5.1 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Snowdrift Snowshoe	8.3 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Spray Road West	10.8 km one-way	Open	Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Horseback Riding,Skijoring Duane

Spray Valley

Kananaskis Country

Maps