West Bragg Creek | Trail Report | Kananaskis Country

Updated: October 08, 2026

Updated: October 08, 2026 | Print Report

Oct 7th: Expect the trails to be a mix of wet and dry patches. Refer to the individual trail status for details.

Please avoid wet trails to minimize trail damage.

“Rule of Thumb”: After rainfall, check the West Bragg Creek weather station, and allow one hour to dry for each mm of rain.

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.

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.

Closures:

Elbow and Sugar Daddy Trails (Partial): Public safety
West Crystal Line and West Crystal Line Singletrack trails: Flooding

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 up and 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.

Warnings:

Kananaskis Region: Weather

Maps

Central Map (Georeferenced) Full Map (Georeferenced) North Map (Georeferenced) South Map (Georeferenced)

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Bobcat	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.2 km	Open
Boundary Horse	Hiking Horseback Riding	4.3 km	Open
Boundary Ridge	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	5.2 km	Open
Braggin Rights	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	0.7 km	Open
Chickadee Loop	Hiking		Open
Crystal Line - East	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Crystal Line - Middle Warning: The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp and is not recommended.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Warning
Crystal Line - West Partial Closure: Flooding	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	3.1 km	Partially Closed
Demi-Tel	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	2.3 km	Open
Disconnect	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.6 km	Open
Elbow Partially Closed: Public Safety	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.6 km	Partially Closed
Fullerton Loop	Hiking	6.8 km (Fullerton Loop is 4.0 km, additional distance is the access trail)	Open
Hostel Loop	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Hostel Meadow Loop	Hiking	0.3 km	Open
Iron Creek	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.9 km	Open
Iron Springs	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Loggers Loop	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Long Distance	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	8.6 km	Open
Merlin View	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	6.1 km	Open
Moose	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Open
Moose Connector	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Moose Loop	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Mountain Road	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Mountain View	Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Open
Mountain View West	Hiking Horseback Riding	3.8 km	Open
Old Hostel Road	Hiking	0.8 km	Open
Old Shell Road TRAIL CLOSED: AFP ordered long term closure for reclamation.	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.5 km	Closed
Ranger Summit	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.2 km	Open
Reconnect	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	1.4 km	Open
Ridgeback	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	8.8 km	Open
Snagmore	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding Trail Running	5.0 km	Open
Snakes and Ladders	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	4.6 km	Open
Snowshoe Hare East Warning: Not recommended for summer use because the route crosses several sensitive wet areas.	Hiking		Warning / Wet
Snowshoe Hare West	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	2.4 one-way km	Open
Snowy Owl	E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	6.6 km	Open
Snowy Shortcut	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking	0.6 km	Open
Strange Brew	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Sugar Daddy Partially Closed: Public Safety	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	3.6 km	Partially Closed
Sugar Mama	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	3.5 km	Open
Sundog	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Telephone Loop East	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Telephone Loop West	Hiking Horseback Riding		Open
Tom Snow	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding	27.3 km	Open
Whitetail	Biking/Cycling E-bikes Hiking Horseback Riding		Open