Some dirt or rocks may exist on a sharp turn at the top of a hill at about the halfway point of the extra 5k, as well as on the cut off below it. Pine branches are infringing onto the edge of the trail in places, especially on the extra 5k of the 15 km, and are being removed throughout the winter as time allows.

Grizzly bears and black bears feeding in the area

Trail is snow free. Downed trees removed October 5th. 

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Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Amos was groomed and trackset from the Lynx junction north to Wheeler only on April 10th; the remainder was done on April 4th.

Watch for Hazards.

Closed due to presence of cattle.

Everything in the biathlon area including the access trail was groomed on the morning of April 9th with the exception of inside the range.

Downed trees removed, September 27th.

Trail dry, September 14th.
The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed on this trail.

A bear warning has been placed on the Boulton creek campground due to a unconfirmed report of a bluff charge and a grizzly bear frequenting the area.

Downed trees removed September 21st.

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Closed due to presence of cattle.

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Trail is free of snow. Downed trees removed August 10th.

Trail remains wet and muddy. The flats are flooded. All downed trees removed August 10th.
Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY.

In the winter, only the section below Coal Mine is included in the designated/sanctioned trails network. 

Mainly thinly snow covered with some bare sun exposed areas. Downed trees removed, October 14th. 

Annual Seasonal Closure in effect May 1 - June 29

Annual Seasonal Closure in effect May 1 - June 29

There are some very thin spots, mainly under trees and sun exposed, including a patch of ice and a bare spot on the east side of the marsh between the Group Camp and the middle Pocaterra junction.  The middle section of Come Along was not groomed due to this bare ground.

Closed from the junction of Montane Trail and Lady MacDonald Trail upstream for approximately 1 km, until further notice. For blasting relating to the Cougar Creek Flood Project. More Info. 

Do not use section between Crystal Link #1 & #2 as it crosses a bog

No longer groomed.

Campground is closed. Access from gate only. 

Trail is snow free. Downed trees removed September 6th.

Fat biking is permitted on this trail from Fullterton Trailhead to Sugar Daddy junction only.
Winter equestrian use is permitted on this trail from from Fullterton Trailhead to the south Iron Springs junction only.

Snow free. Downed trees removed October 1st.

Elbow Loop Public Recreation Trail is open for snowmobiles Jan. 1 to March 31 conditions permitting. 

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Grizzly bears and black bears feeding in the area.
Mainly thinly snow covered with some bare sun exposed areas. Downed trees removed, October 15th.

The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot

No vehicle access to Willow Rock Campground.

Tracks and tread are bit rough/icy in some areas. Use extra caution on hills, especially the hill/corner at the south end of the trail.

WARNING: Limited directional signage.

There may not be access to the Goat Creek trailhead due to daily road closures on HWY 742 between Ken Ritchie Way and the end of The Narrows (near the Spray Ranger Station). Please visit https://511.alberta.ca/ to confirm whether access is possible before your trip. The trail remains accessible from the Spray River Trailhead in Banff.

Area between Sheep River south to Price Camp and Green Mountain Trails closed due to Grizzly in area

This trail has been re-routed after the 2013 floods. Please note that this junction is now located at the Lower Galatea Lake, after Lillian Lake.

There may not be access to the trailhead due to daily road closures on HWY 742 between Ken Ritchie Way and the end of The Narrows (near the Spray Ranger Station). Please visit https://511.alberta.ca/ to confirm whether access is possible before your trip.

Construction advisory - flood mitigation project on Heart Creek upstream of Highway 1. More Info.

Trail is free of snow. Some downed trees may be encountered after recent wind/rain, September 30th.

Wet boardwalk.

Caution is advised as the steep hill at the north end of Hydroline is shared with the Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail.

Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely.

Trail is fully open. Be aware of some construction on Watridge Lake Trail.

Trail closed for blasting relating to the Cougar Creek Flood Project until further notice. More Info.

Caution: Lodgepole trail, between Pocaterra Hut and the large hill at the north end will no longer be groomed for the season.

Mainly thinly snow covered with some bare sun exposed areas. Downed trees removed, October 15th.

Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side. Spring melt/freeze conditions are showing up on south facing aspects. 

The north side of Lookout from Tyrwhitt to the summit was groomed on April 18; the remainder was done on April 11th.

Use caution on Lower Lake Group trail, as the snow bridge over the creek about 200m west of the KLT has mostly collapsed.  There is about a 1m width at trail level on which to cross (on April 3rd), but the remainder could collapse at any time.  There is not much of a chance that this trail will be groomed again this season.

Free of snow. Blown clean of needles and debris. Downed trees removed September 24th.

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

This trail was heavily damaged in the 2013 flood; expect washouts and challenging travel

The mass start area was partly groomed with a modified mass start, with 5 tracks set. 

Trail is wet and snowy in spots up to Turbine Campground, October 7th.

Only the version southern 0.7 km portion of Merlin View permits equestrian traffic in the winter months as part of the 2019-2021 pilot north winter equestrian route.

In partnership with the Canmore Trail Alliance, trail tread improvements are ongoing on the Montane Traverse. Primary work includes realignment of 125 m of the 'golf course climb' to create a sustainable grade, reducing from 20% to 12%.

Please be advised that this trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained; route finding may be required.

Tracks and tread are a bit rough/icy in some areas. Use extra caution on hills.

No Vehicle Access past Middle Lake.

Mountain road will be closed from the West Bragg Creek parking lot to km 1.5 for construction work.

Creek crossing is required

Creek crossing is required

The ice flow below the "ice flow" sign is at the surface and on April 16th covered a little more than half the width of the trail - use caution descending this area!  

Bears eating berries throughout campground area. More Info.

Snow free, September 14th.

Snowshoer packed. 

Bear Warning from Lower Lake campground to Mt. Sarrail campground. More Info.
Snow free. Sign changeover complete. Downed trees removed. Trail swept of needles and debris, September 27th.

Mainly bare at lower elevations and mainly thinly snow covered at higher elevations. All down trees removed, October 15th.

Groomed and trackset from Lynx to Whiskey jack in the morning hours of April 16th; Pocaterra Hut to Lynx was done in the early hours of April 10th.  A couple of ice patches exist between Lynx and Packers, and many will exist north of Lynx, likely joined by burgeoning bare patches in a few places.

On April 18th, just the short section from Whiskey Jack to Tyrwhitt was groomed and trackset.

Four sets of tracks were set.

Open for snowmobile traffic from December 1 - April 30.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow and slippery conditions.

Vehicle access closed for season.

Bear Warning in area. More Info.

Trail is dry and snow free, September 9th.

Trail is wet and muddy. Downed trees removed October 6th. The outhouse at the trailhead is closed until further notice.

Trail flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass

There may not be vehicle access to the upper trailhead at Whiteman's Pond due to daily road closures on HWY 742 between Ken Ritchie Way and the end of The Narrows (near the Spray Ranger Station). Please visit https://511.alberta.ca/ to confirm whether access is possible before your trip.

Free of snow, September 24th.

Closed due to multiple grizzly bears frequenting the area. More info.

Four sets of tracks set.

Trail is not maintained for summer use.

The trail through the private property (located between the north face of Gibraltar Mountain on the south end and Burns Creek on the north end) was heavily damaged in 2013 and is not passable at this time.

Not recommended for summer use due to wet conditions.

Fat biking is allowed on the trail west of Telephone Loop East Trail Only

• Wet sections
• Winter Equestrian use is permitted between the WBC parking lot and West Meadow junction.

NO PARKING AT WILLIAM WATSON LODGE. There will be no access to Spruce Rd from William Watson Lodge this winter season due to construction at the Lodge.

Downed trees removed, September 27th.

New bridge in place, just east of Ranger Summit trail intersection.

March 30th, 2021:   As spring progresses and the melting process continues, the creek and bog crossings deteriorate and travel becomes more difficult on this trail. The Kananaskis River/Creek is starting to open up in places and soon will not be passable! Be prepared to re-evaluate your trip and make other plans when this transition takes place.

This section of trail is not recommended April 1 - November 30 due to wet conditions 

Closed due to presence of cattle.

Trail is snow free and all downed trees removed September 23rd.
Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

A black bear has been sighted in and around Tiger Lily Loop and surrounding areas.

The portion of the trail heavily damaged in the 2013 flood has been repaired/re-routed but many sections are still muddy and overgrown, particularly the portion between Moose Loop and the rebuilt section near Spruce Woods Day Use. Caution is advised for challenging travel and potential route-finding.

Limited directional signage

Grizzly bears and black bears feeding in the area
Wet and muddy from recent rainfall, September 29th.

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use.

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use

Closed due to bear activity until further notice. More Info. 

Use caution approaching Watridge Lake, as there is some exposed ground right at the lake shore, currently under the recent snowfall.

Bridge at Wedge connector currently washed out.
Evan Thomas Creek Trail undercut or washed out for about 50 metres from missing bridge heading south along creek.

Caution: Sun exposed areas will have a thin base and are close to pavement in some areas (around the picnic tables).

Dry trail with muddy patches. Mainly thinly snow covered with some bare sun exposed areas, October 15th.

Snow free. Downed trees removed, September 23rd.

Wildfire being actioned in the area

Closed due to construction. More Info.