As part of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public access to our outdoor spaces is open, however Alberta Parks indoor facilities and permanent outdoor shelters within Kananaskis are closed to public access.
As snow continues to melt, this report will be updated with summer trail conditions. At this time all trails remain snow covered, and summer use (hiking, cycling) is not recommended at this time.
The condition of snowshoe trails depends largely on the season and prevailing weather patterns. In the autumn and early winter as snow is accumulating and fewer people have been on the trails, snowshoes are critical for staying aloft on the new, lighter density snow. However, as the season progresses, snow gets older and more packed down so it generally holds the weight of snowshoers and hikers more easily. At any time of year when fresh snow falls, snowshoers should expect soft snow, which will pack out and become more supportive.
Many of the snowshoe trails found on this report provide access to "Simple Class 1" terrain, which involves exposure to low angle or primarily forested terrain but some forest opening may involve the runout zones of infrequent avalanche paths. Simple Class 1 Terrain provides many options to reduce or eliminate avalanche exposure and no glacier travel is required.
Closures:
Chester Lake - Seasonal Closure
Notes:
Snow Depths:
Please note that we endeavor to display updated snow depth information but it may not be available due to remote monitoring.
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Burstall Pass (Backcountry)
|
|
Closed |
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Chester Lake
|
|
Closed |
|
Chester Lake Snowshoe
|
 
|
Closed |
|
Frost Heave Snowshoe
|
|
Open |
|
Graupel Snowshoe
|
|
Open |
High Rockies
|
|
Open |
|
Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe
|
|
Open |
|
Rummel Lake (Backcountry)
|
|
Closed |
|
Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
|
|
Open |
|
Snowdrift Snowshoe
|
|
Open |
Watridge Lake
|
|
Open |
