Mountain View West

Effective Date: June 22, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone, Lusk Pass Parking Area, Jumpingpound Summit Parking Area, Prairie Creek Parking Area, Powderface Ridge North Parking Area, Powderface Ridge South Parking Area

Details: Parking areas along Powderface Road will be temporarily closed for construction. All trails outside the closure areas will remain open. The following designated trails will remain accessible by travelling around the fenced closure areas: Lusk Pass, Jumpingpound Ridge – Lusk Climb, Jumpingpound Summit, Prairie Creek, Powderface Creek, and Powderface Ridge. Expect increased industrial traffic on Powderface Road, and please obey all posted signage.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Map of Affected Area

Effective Date: June 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country , Special K Trail, Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone

Details: The Special K Trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone is temporarily closed due to collapsing bridges. For more information, call 310-LAND (5263) or the Moose Mountain Bike Trails Society.

Map of Affected Area

Effective Date: October 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Kananaskis Country

Details:

Provincial parks located in Kananaskis Region are expected to receive snow accumulation over the weekend which may impact travel and recreation activities. While specific impacts and snowfall amounts may vary across the region, visitors should prepare for dynamic and unpredictable weather conditions especially at higher elevations whether driving and/or recreating. Visitors should plan ahead and be ready for rapidly changing weather conditions, and consider rescheduling backcountry activities for better weather conditions.

Some impacts can include:

• Prepare for snowy and icy conditions at higher elevations. Read more about Winter Safety.
• Check 511 for road conditions and be aware high elevation roads (such as Highway 40 South – Highwood Pass) may have snow and be icy. Winter tires are recommended.
• Hypothermia can occur quickly. Be prepared with waterproof and warm layers and ensure your backpack is packed with winter items. 
• Snow can make even easy to moderate trails difficult. Know your limits and hike within them. Proper footwear and equipment are essential (hiking poles, ice grippers, etc.).
• Carry an emergency communications device. Cellular service is not available in all areas.
• Leave the details of your plan with a responsible person.
• Check trail conditions and advisories ahead of time.