Spray Valley

Kananaskis Country

Updated: March 26, 2025

Updated: March 26, 2025 | Print Report

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

March 26th: Trails will be covered in snow. Due to warm daytime temperatures, and freezing overnight, trails will be icy in the morning, softening as the day progresses. Traction devices are recommended.

Check Avalanche.ca before heading out.

Updated grooming and track setting information for cross-country ski trails is included on the Live Grooming Report link on the right side of the page.

If heading into the backcountry, be aware of avalanche conditions. Skiers/riders and ice climbers should be aware of overhead hazards. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.

Note that hiking, snowshoeing and biking are permitted on Watridge Lake Trail only.

At any time come prepared for a variety of conditions. 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.

Closures:

Galatea Day Use Area Toilets - Closed due to flooding.
West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
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, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. 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 socks.

Warnings:

Wedge Pond: Mountain Pine Beetle Tree Burning

Snow Depths:

Burstall Pass: 147cm

Mud Lake: 97cm

Trail Name	Length	Status	Keywords
Burstall Pass (Backcountry)		Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake	4.6 km one-way	Open	Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Chester Lake Snowshoe	3.4 km one-way	Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing
Frost Heave Snowshoe	2.5 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Graupel Snowshoe	5.6 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
High Rockies Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control.	63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe	3.9 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Rummel Lake		Open	Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe	5.1 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat
Snowdrift Snowshoe	8.3 km	Open	Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat

Spray Valley

Kananaskis Country