Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Peter Lougheed

Updated: March 28, 2023

Updated: March 28, 2023 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.
Ice Safety: Alberta Parks does not monitor ice conditions; learn how to assess them for yourself.

    Notes:

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Dogs are not permitted on groomed ski trails.
    • Wifi service has returned to Pocaterra Hut for the winter season. Wifi is also available at the Peter Lougheed Discovery Centre.

    Snow Depths:

    Updated: March 28

    Mud Lake: 118 cm
    Burstall Pass: 169 cm
    Highwood Pass: 141 cm
    Aster lake: 203 cm

    Snow depths are assessed by Avalanche Canada stations. For most accurate information, please visit avalanche.ca 

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Trail Weather

Peter Lougheed
Mar 28 @ 01:40 PM -3 °C

Partly Cloudy

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Status Keywords
Amos
No ice flow as of the March 26th grooming.
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Blueberry Hill
Groomed: Mar 27 Track Set: Mar 27
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Boulton Creek
Groomed: Mar 21 Track Set: Mar 21
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Braille
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Canyon Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Chester Lake Snowshoe
Hiking Snowshoeing Open Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing
Come Along
A little exposed brush on the edges and there were some small bare spots forming before the recent snow.
Groomed: Mar 24 Track Set: Mar 24
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Elk Pass
Groomed: Mar 28 Track Set: Mar 28
Cross Country Skiing Open Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Elk Pass Snowshoe
The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the south end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot.
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Elkwood Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Fox Creek
Groomed: Mar 21 Track Set: Mar 21
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Frost Heave Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Frozen Toad Loop Snowshoe
Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Graupel Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
High Rockies
Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from June 1 - September 20. See details.  
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hydroline
Groomed: Mar 28 Track Set: Mar 28
Cross Country Skiing Open Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lodgepole
   
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lookout
Always use extra caution on Lookout, particularly the steep south side.
Groomed: Mar 19 Track Set: Mar 19
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Lower Lake Group Camp
Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Lower Lake Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Lynx
Groomed: Mar 24 Track Set: Mar 24
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Marsh Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Meadow
Trackset from Visitor Center to Elkwood Parking on March 26th. The remainder was trackset on March 16th. 
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Moraine
Groomed: Mar 21 Track Set: Mar 21
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Packers
The ice flow has disappeared under the fresh grooming, however it may return at any time.
Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Patterson
Groomed: Mar 27 Track Set: Mar 27
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Penstock Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Pocaterra
Trackset from Pocaterra Hut to Packers on Mar 24th and Packers to Lookout on March 25th.  There are thin spots close to Pocaterra Hut.  
Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Pocaterra Training Grid
Six sets of tracks set.
Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Rolly Road
Groomed: Mar 24 Track Set: Mar 24
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Rolly Road Training Grid
Thin snow coverage with some dirt and rocks outside of the grid area. Six sets of tracks set. 
Groomed: Mar 16 Track Set: Mar 16
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Sinclair
Thin base coverage with bumps and brush.
Groomed: Mar 16 Track Set: Mar 16
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Snowdrift Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
South Sawmill Loop
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Spruce Road
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22
Cross Country Skiing Open Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Tailwater Snowshoe
Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Torpor Loop
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Tyrwhitt
Groomed: Mar 12 Track Set: Mar 12
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane
Upper Lake Connector
Groomed: Mar 28 Track Set: Mar 28
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Wheeler
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Whiskey Jack
Groomed: Mar 25 Track Set: Mar 25
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
William Watson Lodge Access
Thin snow coverage with bumps and brush.
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22
Cross Country Skiing Open Biking/Cycling,Hiking,Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
William Watson Lodge Connector
Thin snow coverage with bumps and brush.
Groomed: Mar 22 Track Set: Mar 22
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat Duane
Wintour Snowshoe
Hiking Fat Biking Snowshoeing Open Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Woolley
Groomed: Mar 26 Track Set: Mar 26
Cross Country Skiing Open Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC Duane