Snow covered.

Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Closed April 1st

Closed April 1st

Watch for Hazards.

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

Some snow still remains close to Wedge Pond.

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.

Swept with bobcat May 10th.

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.

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.

Snow covered.

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

Trail is not recommended for skiing. Snow is very compacted / icy, as well as dirty and abrasive in areas. 

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.

Mainly snow covered.

No vehicle access to trailhead. Snow covered.

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

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 with a few bare spots starting to show.

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

Trees removed. A mix of snow and bare sections.

Snow covered.

Mainly snow covered.

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

Six sets of tracks set.

Covered in 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 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.

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.

Partly snow covered.

A fairly even mix of bare and snow/ice coverage. Sign changeover in progress.

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.

 No vehicle access to trailhead. Covered in 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.

March 25th - Loose snow over hard packed. 

Trail flood damaged and washed out on north side of pass. 

Closed in 2022 for Construction. See Details.

No vehicle access to trailhead. Snow covered.

Mainly bare, with ice patches.

Mainly snow covered with bare spots.

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) Jewel 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. 

Deep snow.

Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

Wet/muddy sections

March 13 - Hard packed

Snow covered.

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: 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.

Closed due to construction. More info.  

Seasonal closure December 1st - June 15th

Closed until conditions improve. See details.

Closed until conditions improve. See details.

Closed until conditions improve. See details.

Closed due to presence of cattle.