May 19th: Trails at lower elevations are a mix of bare ground and might be muddy and slippery. At higher elevation trails are mainly snow covered, deep in places, with some sun exposed bare spots likely. Winter to summer sign changeover is mostly complete. Caution is advised for the Paved bike trails as numerous patches of snow and ice exist, as well as needles and other tree debris- paved trails will be swept once the snow melts out. Downed trees are likely on many trails not maintained during the winter. Lower Lake is ice free, while Upper Lake is mostly free of ice.
Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Annual Road Closures:
Highway #40: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 20, from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction.
Closures:
Notes:
Snow Depths:
Highwood Pass: 85cm
Burstall Pass: 109cm
Mud Lake: 23cm
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Interpretive
May 16th: A couple small patches of snow. Downed trees removed |
Hiking
|
2.1 km | Open | |
|
Bill Benson
May 13th: Trail free of snow, and cleared of needles and debris. |
Hiking
|
0.7 km one-way | Open | |
|
Black Prince Cirque Interpretive
April 30th: Snow covered. Note: The Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge is NOT accessed from this trail. |
Hiking
|
4.2 km | Open | |
|
Boulton Creek Interpretive
April 30th: Sign changeover complete. |
Hiking
|
4.9 km | Open | |
|
Burstall Pass
April 30th: Mainly deep snow. Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
7.4 km one-way | Open | |
|
Chester Lake
Chester Lake: Snow covered. Annual closure in place for Chester Lake until Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
4.6 km one-way | Closed | |
|
Elbow Lake
April 29th: Snowbound. Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
Horseback Riding
|
1.4 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Elk Pass
May 10th: A mix of snow and bare ground with muddy sections. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
5.6 km | Open | |
|
High Rockies
May 15th: Mainly snow covered between Sawmill to Black Prince and north of Buller. The remainder is a mix of bare with snow patches. Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass | Open | |
|
Highwood Meadows
Closed for construction Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Closed | |
|
Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive
Closed: Stream crossings washed away by penstock/dam construction. Trail is impassable and is closed indefinitely. |
Hiking
|
0.8 km | Closed | |
|
Lookout
April 29th: Likely a mix of bare and snow covered. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
1.7 km | Open | |
|
Lower Lake
May 14th: Mainly bare with a couple snow patches at the north end. |
Hiking
|
3.5 km one-way | Open | |
|
Lower Lake Interpretive
May 14th: Snow free. Blown free of needles and debris. Downed trees removed. |
Hiking
|
0.5 km one-way | Open | |
|
Marl Lake Interpretive
May 16th: A few patches of snow remain. Lots of needles and other small trees debris- will be blown clean when snow melts. Downed trees have been removed. |
Hiking
|
1.5 km for loop | Open | |
|
Maude-Lawson
April 29th: Deep snow. Note: This trail has been redirected just west of Forks for access to Turbine Canyon. |
Hiking
|
7.5 km | Open | |
|
Peninsula
May 16th: Snow free. Downed trees removed. |
Hiking
|
0.4 km | Open | |
|
Peter Lougheed Paved
May 16th: Swept and blown free of needles and debris. A few patches of snow and ice remain on trail edges. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
12.1 km one-way | Open | |
|
Pocaterra
April 29th: Bare at lower elevations and partly snow covered at higher elevations. Sign changeover complete. Note: This is not the undesignated Pocaterra Ridge or Cirque route. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
9.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Ptarmigan Cirque Interpretive
April 29th: Snowbound Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Hiking
|
4.5 km | Warning | |
|
Rawson Lake
April 30th: Snow covered. |
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
Rock Glacier Interpretive
Warning: No motorized or bicycle access via HWY 40, Dec 1 - Jun 20. |
Hiking
|
0.15 km one-way | Warning | |
|
Rockwall
May 16th: Blown free of needles and debris. Closed for bear activity. |
Hiking
|
0.5 km | Closed | |
|
Three Isle Lake
May 12th: Snow free between Interlakes and Point campground junction. Trail not observed beyond Point junction. Note: Bikes only permitted to Invincible Creek, 3.8 km from trailhead |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
10.2 km | Open | |
|
Upper Lake
May 12th: Snow free between Interlakes and Point campground junction. The rest of the trail has not observed this year. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
15.7 km | Open | |
|
Whiskey Jack
May 2nd: A mix of bare and some snow patches with muddy sections. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
3.9 km one-way | Open | |
|
William Watson Lodge Access
May 14th: Swept and blown clean of needles and debris. Sign changeover complete. |
Biking/Cycling
Hiking
|
0.6 km one-way | Open |
