Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Peter Lougheed

Updated: December 04, 2023

Updated: December 4, 2023 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    Annual Road Closures:

    Highway 40: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 14, from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood House Junction.

    Notes:

    • Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
    • Walking, snow-shoeing, and fat biking are not permitted on ski trails.
    • Dogs are not permitted on ski trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
    • Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
    • Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra clothing.

    Snow Depths:

    Highwood Pass: 38cm

    Mud Lake: 32cm

    Burstall Pass: 45cm

    Aster Lake: 60cm

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Trail Weather

Peter Lougheed
Dec 4 @ 11:55 AM -3 °C

Cloudy

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Amos
Nov 22: Snowmobile packed. 
Cross Country Skiing 2.4 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Blueberry Hill
Nov 23: Bumps and uneven surfaces, with some exposed rocks at the very top.
Groomed: Nov 23
Cross Country Skiing 3.5 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Boulton Creek
Nov 16: Snowmobile packed.  
Cross Country Skiing 2.2 km one-way Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Braille
Nov 29: Snowmobile Packed. 
Cross Country Skiing 2.2 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Canyon Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 1.7 km one-way Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Chester Lake
Cross Country Skiing 4.6 km one-way Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake Snowshoe
Hiking Snowshoeing 3.4 km one-way Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing
Come Along
Nov 23: Snowmobile Packed.  
Cross Country Skiing 2.1 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Elk Pass
Nov 23: Fairly thin at the parking lot, increasing in depth with elevation. Some exposed rocks and uneven surfaces.
Groomed: Nov 23
Cross Country Skiing 5.6 km Open Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Elkwood Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 4.1 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Fox Creek
Nov 16: Snowmobile packed.
Cross Country Skiing 1.6 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Frost Heave Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 2.5 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe
Fat Biking Snowshoeing 8.1 km Open Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Graupel Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 5.6 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 3.9 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hydroline
Some uneven surfaces exist.
Groomed: Nov 23
Cross Country Skiing 3.8 km Open Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lodgepole
Nov 29: Snowmobile Packed. 
Cross Country Skiing 4.2 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lookout
Nov 16: Fully snowmobile packed. There is open water with the creek on the south side. Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep South side.
Roller Packed: Nov 16
Cross Country Skiing 4.9 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lower Lake Group Camp
Cross Country Skiing 1.3 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Lower Lake Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 3.9 km one-way Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Lynx
Nov 23: Snowmobile packed.
Cross Country Skiing 1.8 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Marsh Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 1.3 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Meadow
Nov 23: Snowmobile packed. 
Cross Country Skiing 4.0 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Moraine
Nov 17: Snowmobile packed.
Cross Country Skiing 3.1 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Packers
Cross Country Skiing 3.1 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Patterson
Nov 23: Some uneven surfaces exist.
Groomed: Nov 23
Cross Country Skiing 0.9 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Penstock Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 4.5 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Pocaterra
Nov 23: Snowmobile packed from Pocaterra Hut to Tyrwhitt Junction. Very thin at the Hut, increasing snow depth with elevation.
Cross Country Skiing 9.7 km one-way Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Pocaterra Training Grid
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Rolly Road
Nov 23: Snowmobile packed. Beware of farmed snow piles close to the trailhead.
Cross Country Skiing 1.7 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Rolly Road Training Grid
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 5.1 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Sinclair
Nov 29: Snowmobile Packed.
Cross Country Skiing 1.3 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Snowdrift Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 8.3 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
South Sawmill Loop
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 2.8 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Spruce Road
Very thin with possible exposed pavement. 
Roller Packed: Nov 23
Cross Country Skiing 0.8 km Open Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Tailwater Snowshoe
Fat Biking Snowshoeing 1.9 km Open Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Torpor Loop
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 6.1 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Tyrwhitt
Nov 17: Snowmobile packed.  All early season hazards exist including bumps and uneven surfaces, brush, open water, and possible exposed rocks.
Cross Country Skiing 5.4 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Upper Lake Connector
Nov 16: Snowmobile packed.
Cross Country Skiing 0.9 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Wheeler
Extremely thin in places with possible exposed pavement.
Roller Packed: Nov 23
Cross Country Skiing 4.7 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Whiskey Jack
Nov 17: Snowmobile packed. Very thin at the bottom, some bumps and uneven surfaces throughout.
Cross Country Skiing 4.0 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
William Watson Lodge Access
Extremely thin with possible exposed pavement.
Roller Packed: Nov 23
Cross Country Skiing 0.6 km one-way Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
William Watson Lodge Connector
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 0.7 km Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Wintour Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing 5.1km/10.2km return Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Woolley
Nov 23: Snowmobile packed. 
Cross Country Skiing 2.1 km Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane