Note: Accessed from Bragg Creek Provincial Park on Highway 758.

Shallow snow base with early season hazards. 

Inside of range was not groomed. The firing line was groomed.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Due to a significant ice flow on the north portion of Bill Milne trail (south of Kovach Pound), this section of trail is closed. 

Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail.

Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Fox Creek.

Warning: Trail has many old wooden structures in various condition.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY.

• Closed: April 1st - June 21st for protection of bighorn sheep during sensitive birthing period.

Nov. 14th: Snow covered

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

An ice flow has developed over one of the bridges on the east descent / ascent of Cloudline. Caution is required moving over this part of the trail.

Some bare spots forming.

Warning: The segment between Crystal Links #1 and #2 crosses a swamp and is not recommended.

Curtains are closed

Closed: Dec 1 - Jun 15 for wildlife protection.

Warning: No vehicle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

For snowmobile use

April 16th: 10cm of wet fresh snow.

Icy sections are present on the hill descending down towards the Fox Creek.

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

No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Wedge Connector. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Tracks are shallow in some places. Groomed only from Elk Pass to Boulton.

April 26th: Mostly bare dirt, with some ice and muddy patches.

An icy section still exists on this trail. Appropriate footwear / micro-spikes are recommended.

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. 

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. 

Exposed dirt/rocks at the usual spot- the sharp corner about half way around and the cut off just below.

Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details.

Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.

A detour exists on the Three Sisters Access for Highline and Cloudline. Some construction vehicles may be present in the area.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

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

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Always use extra caution on Lookout, especially the steeper South side. The South side was not groomed on April 14th due to icy conditions; it was last groomed March 30th.

Some bare spots starting to form.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Oct 15th - Apr 30th.

The mass start was last groomed on April 3rd.

Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon.

From December 1st to April 30th 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.

Trackset from Elkwood to the Visitor Centre on April 9th. The remainder was trackset on April 2nd.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

CLOSURE: Sheep River Provincial Park and Bluerocks Wildland Provincial Park

Downed trees and other debris could exist on trail.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Note: This trail is in a Public Land Use Zone and is not regularly maintained. Route finding may be required.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Bare spots near memorial benches just South of where the ski trail leaves campground loop A.

Note: Sections on loop damaged in 2013 flood.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Caution - modifications made to jump line - please use the "Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free Ride" protocol.

A few ice flows forming (below ice crossing caution sign). Bare spots starting to form on sun exposed aspect's.

Warning: This is not a maintained trail.

Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route.

Trackset from Packers to Tyrwitt on April 20th and from Lynx to Packers on April 13th. Many bare spots north of Packers, especially north of Lynx.

Six sets of tracks set.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Open for snowmobile traffic Dec 1st - Apr 30th.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

Horse use is not recommended East of Prairie Link due to narrow trail and unstable, shale-type footing that presents a challenge for horses.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Note: If hiking this trail, be aware that bikers may be traveling at speed on downhill sections.

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Note: Chains at the Ribbon Lake Headwall have been replaced with Steel cables and rungs.

Note: Bikes are permitted on first 4 km of trail only.

• Ribbon Falls Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.
• Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground: Closed Dec 1st - Jun 26th.

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

Preferred use of this trail is downhill mountain biking. Any uphill traffic need to be aware that cyclists may be travelling down this trail at high speeds.

Warning: No vehicle access to trailhead, Dec 1 - Jun 14.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Some bare spots starting to form.

Six sets of tracks set.

Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use. Signage may not be up to date and hazards may exist along the trail.

Trail closure in effect September  6^th – 9^th due to construction traffic, please stay out of area and use alternate trails

Warning: 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 fully trackset due to thin snow.

Warning: Not recommended for summer use because the route crosses several sensitive wet areas.

Closed Apr 15 - Jun 15 from Jewel Bay Backcountry Campground south to Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area boundary, including Jewell Bay Backcountry Campground.

River ice flooding

Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Construction Closure: Until further notice. For construction of the Bow Valley Community Fire Guard.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without. 

Icy and slippery conditions often exist on this trail from October to May. Come prepared with ice grips and poles. It may not be possible to walk the trail safely without.

Exposed rocks and dirt on the sharp turn at the top of the 2nd uphill.

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use.

Impassable washout directly south of Etherington Day Use

No bridge exists over Evan-Thomas Creek to connect to Evan-Thomas Fire Road. Crossing Evan-Thomas creek may be difficult and dangerous at times.

Trackset North and South of the Amos junctions on April 13th. The remainder was trackset on April 9th and will have quite a few bare spots. Tracks are thin in sun exposed areas.

A number of bare spot's have formed including at the large hill approximately 2.5km from the trailhead(exsposed dirt and rocks).  Whiskey Jack was only groomed to the lower Wheeler junction and some tracks were left out in thin areas. 

Warning: No vehicle access to primary trailhead, Dec 1 - May 14.

West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail.

Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail.

Warning: Rockfall hazard exists on this trail, especially in freeze / thaw weather conditions. Be cautious and move quickly through areas with overhead hazard, particularly in the waterfall section of the West Col portion of trail.