Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel.
Effective Date: May 31, 2020 - Until Further Notice
Where: Elpoca Day Use , Little Highwood Pass Day Use , Pocaterra Warming Hut , Valleyview Trail
Details:Frequent bear activity has been noted along Valleyview Road from Elpoca Day Use Area to HWY 40 (South) near Little Highwood Day Use Area, including Valleyview Day Use Areas.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: July 15, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Upper Lake Trail
Details:Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit trail from North Interlakes Trailhead to White Spruce Day Use Area is closed until further notice due to multiple grizzly bears with cubs frequenting the area. This closure includes Everest Expedition Trail, and all portions of the lake shoreline (see map).
White Spruce Day Use Area remains open for vehicle parking.
Access to the Point or Aster Lake Backcountry Campgrounds are not affected.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: July 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Lower Lake Day Use , Peter Lougheed Paved Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Access: Paved Bike Path from Peter Lougheed Discovery Centre to Sarrail Campground.
Details:To prevent surprise encounter with grizzly bear with cubs.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: July 6, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Trail , Pocaterra Cirque, Pocaterra Ridge & Surrounding area
Details:Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks will be completing trail construction work and reclamation in and around Pocaterra Cirque Trail within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park between July 6 and Fall 2026, or until further notice. Construction crews will be on site beginning July 6, 2026.
To safely complete this work, the areas outlined in red on the attached map will be temporarily closed for the duration of construction.
The temporary closure is necessary to:
Please note:
Conservation Officers will enforce the area closure under the Provincial Parks Act. Do not cross construction barriers and follow all signage.
Visitors looking for alternatives can call the Kananaskis Information Line at 1-403-678-0760 or stop by a Kananaskis Information Centre.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: July 5, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Rawson Lake Trail , Sarrail Ridge
Details:Grizzly bear with cubs feeding in and frequenting the area surrounding Rawson Lake Trail and Sarrail Ridge route.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: July 4, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Details:The bridge that services this trail has washed out.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Black Prince Day Use , Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail , Eau Claire Interpretive Trail , High Rockies Trail , Maude-Lawson Trail , Ribbon Creek Trail , Three Isle Lake Trail
Details:Due to significant precipitation, trails across the region are extremely wet, with standing water, erosion, and flood damage. The following trails within Kananaskis Country are closed until further notice:
Additionally, any trails accessed through a closed trailhead should be assumed to be closed.
Crews are actively investigating damage and undertaking repairs where necessary. As conditions allow, trails will be re-opened and this advisory will be updated.
Visitors must obey all signage, and watch for equipment.
Please check Kananaskis trail reports for conditions and updates.
Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Forks Backcountry Campground , Three Isle Lake Backcountry Campground , Turbine Canyon Backcountry Campground
Details:Due to significant precipitation and high stream flows, the following backcountry campgrounds within Kananaskis Country are closed until further notice:
Visitors to the Aster area must be aware completing the Northover Route as a circuit is not possible. The Northover Route is only accessible as an out and back via the Aster Basin, or for those carrying on through British Columbia.
Crews are actively investigating damage and undertaking repairs where necessary. As conditions allow, backcountry campgrounds will be reopened and this advisory will be updated.
Visitors must obey all signage, and watch for equipment.
Please check Kananaskis trail reports for conditions and updates.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Ribbon Creek Day Use , Sawmill Day Use
Details:Due to significant precipitation and high stream flows, the following day use areas within Kananaskis Country are closed until further notice:
Crews are actively investigating damage and undertaking repairs where necessary. As conditions allow, day use areas will be re-opened and this advisory will be updated.
Visitors must obey all signage, and watch for equipment.
Please check Kananaskis trail reports for conditions and updates.
Effective Date: July 16, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Bill Benson Trail , Boulton Bridge Day Use , Boulton Creek Campground , Canyon Day Use , Canyon Campground , Elk Pass Day Use , Elkwood Campground , Elkwood Trailhead Day Use , Interlakes Campground , Lower Lake Day Use , Lower Lake Trail , Lower Lake Campground , Lower Lake Group Use , Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground , North Interlakes Day Use , Panorama Day Use , Peninsula Day Use , Peter Lougheed Park Discovery & Information Centre , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Day Use , Point Backcountry Campground , Upper Lake Day Use , Upper Lake Trail , White Spruce Day Use , William Watson Lodge Campground , William Watson Lodge , William Watson Lodge Access Trail , William Watson Lodge Connector Trail , Upper Kananaskis lake, Lower Kananaskis Lake
Details:A Bear Warning is in place for all facilities and trails along the Kananaskis Lakes Trail (KLT) Road between Highway 40 and Upper Kananaskis Lake, and along the Spray Road between the KLT and Lower Kananaskis Lake.
Grizzly bears, including multiple bears with cubs of varying ages, are frequenting campgrounds and trails. A grizzly bear with her first litter of cubs has been exhibiting defensive behavior when surprised by people at close range. During these surprise encounters, she has perceived people as a threat and responded with bluff charges to warn them to back away and give her space.
If you have a surprise encounter with a bear showing signs of stress:
Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:
Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.
Effective Date: July 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Black Prince Day Use , Chester Lake Day Use , Driftwood Day Use , High Rockies Trail , Sparrowhawk Day Use , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:The following sections of the High Rockies Trail are closed:
Widespread damage from recent significant precipitation and high stream flows. Crews are working to assess and repair the damage.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 29, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Bow Valley Provincial Park , Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park , Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area , Highwood House Day Use , Kananaskis Country , Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Sheep River Provincial Park , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:The State of Local Emergency for Kananaskis has ended.
Crews are conducting detailed assessments of trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, roads and other infrastructure impacted by flooding and high water. While access has been restored to many areas, numerous backcountry campgrounds, trails and day use areas remain closed while damage is assessed, and repairs are planned.
Visitors are reminded use extreme caution around waterways, obey all posted signs, barricades and closures. Please stay off closed trails and out of restricted areas to protect your safety, allow crews to complete their work, and help prevent further damage to already vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.
If you encounter hazards or damage after an area has reopened, only proceed with your recreation if safe to do so. Any hazards or damage discovered can be reported via email at AlbertaParks.ca/ContactUs. Include location details and photos if possible.
Check AlbertaParks.ca/Advisories and local weather forecasts before you visit.
Highway 40: Road access has been reestablished for visitors travelling HWY 742 up to the rockslide closure and both directions along HWY 40, including HWY 40 South. Access across the Evan Thomas Bridge is open with work from highway crews continuing onsite. Travellers are encouraged to check 511 Alberta for the most up to date information.
Current road closures:
Effective Date: June 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Black Prince Day Use , Boulton Bridge Day Use , Boulton Creek Campground , Mount Sarrail Walk-in Tenting Campground , North Interlakes Day Use , Panorama Day Use , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Pocaterra Day Use , Upper Lake Day Use , White Spruce Day Use
Details:Please be aware that paving refurbishment is scheduled to occur at various locations throughout Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The areas listed below will be affected, with an overall construction duration anticipated from early June to late July 2026 or until further notice. Please note that dates below are approximate (subject to change):
Floating Work (gravel tie-ins, line painting and signage installation): all areas, completed as crews are available from June 8-July 8, 2026.
Refer to the Advisory Maps enclosed for construction limits. To facilitate construction activities, heavy equipment will be working on site and single lane traffic will be in temporary effect.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: July 14, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Aster Lake Backcountry Campground , Big Elbow Backcountry Campground , Big Elbow Equestrian Backcountry Campground , Mount Romulus Backcountry Campground , Mount Romulus Equestrian Backcountry Campground , Tombstone Backcountry Campground , Tombstone Equestrian Backcountry Campground
Details:The following backcountry campgrounds reopened on July 14 after being closed due to flooding:
Visitors to the area may notice flooding impacts and trail erosion. Some areas were minimally affected, while other areas experienced more impact. Be sure to plan ahead, and be prepared for wet and muddy conditions on trails.
Visitors are reminded use extreme caution around waterways, obey all posted signs, barricades, and closures. Please stay off closed trails and out of restricted areas to protect your safety, allow crews to complete their work, and help prevent further damage to already vulnerable landscapes and infrastructure.
Effective Date: June 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , Spray Lakes West Campground , Spray Valley Provincial Park
Details:Spray Lakes West Campground is open, however it is only accessible via Hwy 40 South and the unpaved portion of Hwy 742 N via Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
Where: Boulton Creek Campground , Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Details:The Boulton Creek Campground dump station is now open as a dry dump only (no water). Potable water is still available at Canyon Dump Station.
