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

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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.

No access to this trailhead, as Barrier Lake Day Use Area is closed due to construction. More Info.

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.

Trail dry.
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 tree removed July 28th.

Trail is free of snow. Downed trees removed July 13th.

Trail remains wet and muddy. All downed trees removed July 12th.
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. 

Trail is free of snow. Downed trees removed July 12th.

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.

Trail is snow free. Downed trees removed July 28th.

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 July 14th.

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

Grizzly bears and black bears feeding in the area.
Trail is snow-free. Downed trees removed July 7th.

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

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.

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.

Bear warning due to a defensive encounter between a black bear and hikers. More Info.

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

Trail is free of snow. All downed trees have been removed July 28th.

Free of snow.

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 dry. Maintenance work is being done on the platform at the end of the 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.

Trail is snow free. Downed trees removed July 28th.

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 July 14th.

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. 

Free of snow.

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.

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.

Snowshoer packed. 

Bike path is snow free. Trail swept of needles and debris. Downed trees removed July 9th.
Sign changeover complete.

All downed trees removed July 7th.

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.

Trail is dry and snow free.

Trail is free of snow. Downed trees removed July 27th.

Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY.

Trail flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass

Free of snow.

Swept clean of needles and debris July 27th.

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.

• Closed between Demi-Tel and Telephone Loop due to black bear with cubs charging off-leash dog

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.

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 

Trail is snow free and all downed trees removed July 24th.
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.

Limited directional signage

Bear warning due to a defensive encounter between a black bear and hikers. More Info.

Grizzly bears and black bears feeding in the area
Trail free of snow and downed trees removed July 21st.

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.

Closed due to construction. More Info.