Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

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


West Bragg Creek

Updated: January 21, 2026

Updated: January 21, 2026 | Print Report

    Jan 17th:

    General Area:

    As a result of the warm weather this past week, all trails are either solid ice or are a mix of ice and frozen dirt. Although temperatures are forecast to be colder this coming week, the trail conditions are unlikely to change. Traction aids are recommended.

    Many trails will have fallen trees on them. Please report any you see via our website. We will then send crews out to remove them.

    Skiing:

    Ski trails will have obstacles and debris on the trail, some sections may also have exposed ice as the snow layer melts.

    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. 

    Strong wind gusts blew through the valley in the last few weeks. Some trees fell over and might be blocking the trails.

    The Bragg Creek Trails group asks users to check their website for detailed condition reports before choosing their route. Ensuring you are using the correct trails at the correct times, helps to preserve trail tread and aids in preserving the hard work of volunteers and staff.

     

    Notes:

    • Dogs must be on-leash within the Provincial Recreation Area
    • The georeferenced maps at right can be downloaded and used on Apps such as Avenza to follow your position while on trail.
    • There is now a free public cellular hotspot immediately south of the Trails Centre at the West Bragg Creek Parking Lot, which enables visitors to make emergency and non-emergency calls.
    • The All Season Trails system was created in partnership with the Government of Alberta and the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association (GBCTA), recently rebranded as Bragg Creek Trails. Please visit the Bragg Creek Trails website to learn more.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Bears are active. 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.

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Bobcat Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.2 km Open
Boundary Horse Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.3 km Open
Boundary Ridge Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.2 km Open
Braggin Rights Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.7 km Open
Bunny Loop Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.3 km Open
Chickadee Loop Groomed: Jan 06 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Open
Crystal Line - East Groomed: Jan 06 Track Set: Jan 06 Skiing Skiing Open
Crystal Line - Middle Groomed: Jan 06 Skiing Skiing Open
Crystal Line - West Groomed: Jan 06 Skiing Skiing 3.1 km Open
Demi-Tel Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.3 km Open
Disconnect Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.6 km Open
Elbow North Groomed: Dec 27 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing Skiing Skiing 3.4km one-way / 6.8km return Open
Fisher Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.2 km Open
Fullerton Loop Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) 6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail) Open
Hostel Loop Groomed: Dec 29 Skiing Skiing Open
Hostel Meadow Loop Groomed: Dec 29 Track Set: Dec 29 Skate Skiing Skate Skiing 0.3 km Open
Iron Creek Groomed: Dec 27 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing 1.9 km Open
Iron Horse Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 2.4 km Open
Iron Springs Groomed: Dec 27 Skiing Skiing Open
Iron Vista Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 1.3 km Open
Loggers Loop Groomed: Dec 27 Skiing Skiing Open
Long Distance Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.6 km Open
Merlin View Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 6.1 km Open
Moose Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.5 km Open
Moose Connector Groomed: Jan 05 Skiing Skiing Open
Moose Loop Groomed: Dec 27 Skiing Skiing Open
Mountain Road

Jan 6th: Machine compacted snow.

Groomed: Jan 06
Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Mountain View Groomed: Jan 05 Skiing Skiing 1.5 km Open
Mountain View West Groomed: Dec 27 Skiing Skiing 3.8 km Open
Old Hostel Road Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.8 km Open
Old Shell Road

TRAIL CLOSED: AFP ordered long term closure for reclamation.

Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.5 km Closed
Ranger Summit Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.2 km Open
Reconnect Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 1.4 km Open
Ridgeback Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 8.8 km Open
Snagmore Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 5.0 km Open
Snakes and Ladders Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 4.6 km Open
Snowshoe Hare East Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Snowshoe Hare West Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Snowy Owl Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 6.6 km Open
Snowy Shortcut Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 0.6 km Open
Strange Brew Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Sugar Daddy Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.6 km Open
Sugar Mama Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 3.5 km Open
Sugar Pony Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 0.9 km Open
Sundog Groomed: Jan 06 Track Set: Jan 06 Skiing Skiing Open
Telephone Loop East Groomed: Dec 19 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Telephone Loop West Groomed: Dec 07 Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Skiing Skiing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open
Tom Snow Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing 27.3 km Open
West Meadow Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) Horseback Riding (Winter) 2.1 km Open
Whitetail Fat Biking Fat Biking Hiking (Winter) Hiking (Winter) Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Open