Kananaskis Country

Peter Lougheed Trail Report

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Updated: December 12, 2018

Updated: December 12, 2018 | Print Report

Anticipate thin snow conditions at trail-heads that becomes deeper at higher elevations. Some areas may still be bare at this time, including standing water in some parts of this trails system. Expect trails to be variable in condition from packed snow and ice at higher elevations, to dryer conditions at lower elevations and in sun exposed areas. Snowshoes come recommended on the trails located on the Smith-Dorrien/ Spray Lakes Road. Overall ice cleats would be ideal during this time of year.

    Annual Road Closures:

    1. Highway 40: Closed from December 1 until June 14, 2019.

    Notes:

    1. Cross Country Ski Report for Peter Lougheed.
    2. Early season snow has started to fall. Check for avalanche information on the Avalanche Canada website. Pack appropriately for changing conditions, including traction devices/hiking poles, and don't forget to dress in layers!
    3. Be wildlife aware! Traveling in groups, making noise on trail, keeping pets on leash and carrying bear spray is highly recommended. See the Wildlife Safety page for more information.
    4. Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees and snow/ice on trail.

    Snow Depths:

    As of December 12:

    • Mud Lake - 39 cm
    • Burstall Pass - 81 cm

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Trail Name Permitted Activities Status
Amos
 Open
Blueberry Hill
 Open
Boulton Creek
 Open
Braille
 Open
Canyon Snowshoe
 Open
Chester Lake
    Snowshoers and Winter Hikers should use the Chester Lake Snowshoe Trail.
 Open
Chester Lake Snowshoe
 Open
Come Along
 Open
Elk Pass
Open
Elk Pass Snowshoe
    • The Elk Pass Snowshoe Trail starts at the north end of Elk Pass Day Use and parking lot
 Open
Elkwood Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Fox Creek
 Open
Frost Heave Snowshoe
 Open
Graupel Snowshoe
 Open
High Rockies
    • Trail is open and much of the directional signage is in place, with gaps in the Chester/Sawmill area
    • Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control
 Warning
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Hydroline
 Open
Lodgepole
 Open
Lookout
Open
Lower Lake Group Camp
 Open
Lower Lake Snowshoe
 Open
Lynx
 Open
Marsh Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Meadow
 Open
Moraine
 Open
Packers
 Open
Patterson
 Open
Penstock Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Pocaterra
Open
Pocaterra Training Grid
 Open
Rolly Road
 Open
Rolly Road Training Grid
 Open
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
 Open
Sinclair
 Open
Snowdrift Snowshoe
 Open
Spruce Road
 Open
Tyrwhitt
 Open
Upper Lake Connector
    • Connects Elk Pass Day Use to Upper Lake Day Use providing an alternative access to Elk Pass when the parking area is busy
 Open
Wheeler
 Open
Whiskey Jack
Open
William Watson Lodge Access
 Open
Wintour Snowshoe
 Open
Woolley
 Open