• The last loop of this trail is not maintained

Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758

• The Bow River has jammed up and flooded ice over the trail 

Minor wash out on trail and bridge at the west end.

• 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. 

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

• Fat Biking is only permitted on section between Fullerton Day Use and Snagmore Trail

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

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1 - March 31

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

• No bikes or equestrian use

Limited directional signage

No bikes or equestrian use

Seasonal closure in place due to hazardous conditions

• 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.

• Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control
• Blackshale Bridge is closed for the season.

• Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control
• Blackshale Bridge is closed for the season

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

Many downed trees due to wind conditions. Several trees on the ground at the entrance of the South section of trail loop. 

• Trail damaged due to dam construction

• The south side of the trail, beyond the Lookout Tower, is not maintained in summer and there are unbridged stream crossings

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

Open for snowmobile traffic from January 1 - April 30

Bridge is out - stream ford required

• Ski bridge on south half of the loop is damaged - use summer route as per signs.

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

• Creek crossing is required

• Creek crossing is required

Open for snowmobile traffic from December 1 - April 30.

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

• Bikes permitted on first 4 km of trail ONLY

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

• 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.

New trail - no signage in place at this time

• The section of trail east of Telephone Loop is not recommended April 1 - November 30 due to wet conditions; no biking or equestrian use on this section

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

Limited directional signage 

New Trail - No signage in place at this time

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

Directional signage is currently limited

• Closed between Penstock Loop and the Kananaskis Lakes Trail

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

Winter/fat biking is only permitted between the Kananaskis Village and Terrace Link trail junction

• The Bow River has jammed up and flooded ice over the trail 

• Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

The flood damaged portion has been repaired/re-routed but other sections may be challenging to navigate and route-finding may be required

Limited directional signage

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use

• Walkers and bikers, stay to the edge of the trail

• Canoe Meadows, at the Green Tongue river feature, upstream to Barrier Lake Visitor Information Center. A re-route is available along the river.
• Bear warning

• Closed due to animal carcass on trail

• Yamnuska Trail is only maintained for the first 1.0 km and requires significant route finding skills beyond. If venturing to the top of the scramble route, remember there are over 150 climbing routes up the face it is critical that hikers do not throw rocks over the edge.