Mostly snow/ice covered. Downed trees removed.

Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Closed April 1st

Closed April 1st

Cleared of downed trees in cut block area. Snow remains 1.5km from the pass to the pass.

Watch for Hazards.

Many trees currently down across the trail from viewpoint thinning (caution tape at each end). Snow free. Sign changeover complete.

Trees removed. Mix of snow and ice covered. The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed on this trail.

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1st - March 31st.

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1st - March 31st.

Bare spots will likely exist.

Mainly snow covered. Sign changeover in progress.

Deep Snow.

Deep snow.  Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY.

Deep snow.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Seasonal closure April 1st to June 21st

Seasonal closure April 1st to June 21st

Seasonal Closure in place. Deep snow. 

Annual closure from May 1st - June 29th to allow the area to dry.

Annual closure from May 1st - June 29th to allow the area to dry.

Shared trail with all winter users. All uphill traffic should stay to the right.

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. See Details. 

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

No longer groomed.

Campground is closed. Access from gate only. Mainly bare with some patches of snow and ice. Downed trees removed.

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.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead. Deep snow. Parking lot, trail, and campground scheduled to close on June 15th. 

For snowmobile use

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

Snow covered. Sign changeover complete.

Snow covered.

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

Closed until the end of June when the trail is dry.

Closed for construction from the Goat Creek Day Use Area to the High Rockies Trail intersection (Banff National Park Boundary) for 2022. The High Rockies Trail is still accessible via Goat Creek Trail from Banff National Park. See details.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

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.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

Trail is single track set in the winter for cross country skiing. All non-skiers must stay off set track.

Construction advisory - flood mitigation project on Heart Creek upstream of Highway 1. See Details.

Observed only from Black Shale suspension bridge to Peninsula Day Use. Mainly packed snow/ice covered. Downed trees removed.

May 17th: Some snow left in a few gullies.

No vehicle access to trailhead. Snow covered.

A few snow patches higher up.

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

Mainly snow covered.

Closed until further notice (likely all summer) for construction. See details. 

Shared trail by all winter users. Non-skiers must stay off set tracks.

Snow covered. Sign changeover complete.

Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side. 

Trees removed. A mix of snow and bare sections. Downed trees removed.

Snow covered. Downed trees removed. Sign changeover complete.

A mix of bare and snow/ice patches. Downed trees removed. Sign changeover complete.

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

Six sets of tracks set.

Deep snow.

From December 1 to April 30 inclusive, OHV use is restricted to off-highway vehicles not exceeding 450 kg with 3 or more flotation tires.  This restriction DOES NOT apply to snow vehicles.

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.

Closed April 1st

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

In partnership with the Canmore Trail Alliance, trail tread improvements are ongoing on a section of the Montane Traverse.

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

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

Thin sections, use caution

Creek crossing is required

Creek crossing is required

Two ice flows exist and at least one bare spot will exist any day.

A few patches of snow and ice remain. Downed trees removed.

Many snow and ice patches remain, with more and deeper snow further south. Sign changeover complete.

Mainly bare with snow and ice patches at lowest elevations; fully snow covered at higher elevations. Sign changeover complete.

Thin with bare spots at the north end; deep snow at high elevations.

Open for snowmobile traffic from December 1 - April 30.

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

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Snow patches higher up.

 No vehicle access to trailhead. Deep snow.

Snow covered, deep at higher elevations. Downed trees removed in February.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1st - March 31st.

Ribbon falls still has over 1.5 metres of snow. Expect post-holing to get there.

Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY.

Trail is double track set.

Trail flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. South side of pass not accessible due to HWY 40 seasonal road closure.

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

No vehicle access to trailhead. Snow covered.

Trail blown free of needles and debris. Downed trees removed.

Mainly bare with some snow and ice patches. Sign changeover complete.

Six 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.

No vehicle access to primary trailhead.

Closed April 1st

Two ice flows exists on Lower Skogan opposite the Nakiska maintenance shop

Not recommended for summer use due to wet conditions.

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

The first 300 m of the trail, west of the WBC parking lot is not recommended due to flooding caused by beaver activity. Trail users are advised to travel on Mountain Road to access Snowy Owl west of the beaver dams. Equestrians will have to use Mountain Road for the first 300m during the snow grooming season.

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

NO PARKING AT WILLIAM WATSON LODGE. There is currently no access to Spruce Rd from William Watson Lodge due to construction at the Lodge.

Closed annually between (and including) Jewell Bay Campground south to Lorette Creek. April 15 - June 15.

Closed April 1st

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

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

Double track set.

Only the lower 100 meters of trail is shared with other winter users. 

Downed trees removed and mostly snow free from North Interlakes to Point campground junction. Trail not observed beyond Point campground.

Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

Wet/muddy sections

Partly snow covered, deep in places, with some bare areas. Downed trees removed from North Interlakes to Point campground.

Ice cleats and poles recommended. Do not hike off trail to find traction if slipping - turn back. 

Starting to get thin a a few places, including one bare spot at the top of the 2nd hill on a sharp turn, which was covered on Mar 31st, but there are some pebbles and/or dirt in this area.

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. 

Trail closed April 1st

Caution advised (still in effect May 19th 2022): Bridge washed out over Evan-Thomas Creek . Trail may not be passable in high water. See details.

Caution: Bridge over Evan-Thomas Creek washed out.

Mainly snow covered with a few bare patches likely at lower elevations. Campground Roads have been plowed. Sign changeover complete.

Use caution descending, as Boulton Campground roads have been plowed.

Mix of bare and snow covered.

Closed due to construction. More info.  

Seasonal closure December 1st - June 15th

Closed due to presence of cattle.