Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Cypress Hills

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Updated: May 17, 2024

Updated: May 17, 2024 | Print Report | Live Grooming Report

Live Grooming Report

Maps

Trails

Diff. Trail Summer Winter Length Status
Hwy 41 Tobogganing Hill
0.2 Open
Luge Track
0.1 Open
Skating Loop Elkwater
Closed
Skating Loop Old Baldy
1.5 Closed
Skating Rink
Open
Super Luge
Closed
Tobogganing Hill

The Learning Centre and Toboggan Hill were packed and groomed today.  

If you notice downed trees or other hazards on any trails please report them to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 extension 5.

 

Learning Centre will be open Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm for visitors to warm up and use the washrooms. 

Groomed: Jan 17 Roller Packed: Jan 17
0.1 Open
Cobble Miner
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 2 km Snow Covered
Cougar Ridge
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 2.0 km Snow Covered
Crocus Loop
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 0.6 km Snow Covered
Firerock
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 1.9 km Snow Covered
Lower Mystery
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 0.9 km Snow Covered
Mitchell Creek Connector
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 0.7 km Snow Covered
Murray Hill Road

Murray Hill Road, from the intersection of Ferguson Hill Road to the Golf Course Road,  was groomed and trackset.  Conditions are good.

The section of Murray Hill Road that was previously closed from the Spring Creek Trailhead to the Golf Course Road was packed and groomed today.  Conditions are fair with a few thin sections. Please use caution.

Use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

 

Please be advised that the section of Murray Hill Road from the Spring Creek Trailhead to the Golf Course Road will  not be available for Cross Country Skiing for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season.  The road will be plowed regularly to allow access for crews that are conducting tree removal work to the south of the Elkwater townsite.

 

Groomed: Feb 14 Track Set: Feb 14 Roller Packed: Jan 24
Hiking - Front Country Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Skijoring 6 km Good
Plateau
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 2.5 km Snow Covered
Rangers Trail

Trail closed until further notice due to machinery use for Fire Smart program. More details here: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/cypress-hills-pp/advisories/?type=Notice&name=Firesmart-Programs-in-Cypress-Hills-Winter-2025&p=2024-12-23#81586 

Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 2.5 km Closed
Shoreline
Groomed: Dec 19
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing 2.6 km Roller Packed
Soggy Bottom
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 0.8 km Snow Covered
Spring Creek Cross-Country Ski and Equestrian Trail System

The outer Spring Creek Loop was groomed and trackset.  Conditions are good.

 

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

 

Groomed: Feb 14 Track Set: Feb 14 Roller Packed: Jan 22
Hiking - Front Country Equestrian Cross Country Skiing 10.2 km Open
Sunset
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing 1.4 km Snow Covered
Turkey Trott
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 0.6 km Snow Covered
Ruttentuke
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 1.3 km Snow Covered
Sorry
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 2.1 KM Snow Covered
Bunny Hug
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 0.7km Closed
Golf Course Road

Ferguson Hill Road, Willow Creek Road, and Murray Hill Road, from Ferguson Hill Road to the Golf Course Road, were all packed and groomed today.  Drifting and blowing snow will cause conditions to deteriorate quickly.

Use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Groomed: Jan 22 Track Set: Jan 06 Roller Packed: Jan 22
Skate Skiing Cross Country Skiing 0.8km Open
Beaver Creek Loop
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 1.3 km Snow Covered
Ferguson Hill Road

The Ferguson Hill Road was groomed and trackset.  Conditions are good.

Use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Groomed: Feb 14 Track Set: Feb 14 Roller Packed: Jan 24
Hiking - Front Country Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Skijoring 3.5 km Open
Horseshoe Canyon

Horseshoe Canyon Trail was packed and groomed for hiking and snowshoeing.  Conditions are good.

Use caution on all trails as natural hazards exist.

Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext. 5.

Groomed: Feb 13 Roller Packed: Feb 13
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 4 km Good
Lakeside
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 2 km Snow Covered
Mazama Drop
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 2.5 km Snow Covered
Mitchell Creek

Please see advisories for details on the closure: https://albertaparks.ca/parks/south/cypress-hills-pp/advisories/ 

Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 2.8 km Closed
Old Baldy
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 1.1 km Snow Covered
Ridgetop

Ridgetop Trail was groomed and trackset.  Conditions are good and should last as long as the wind stays down.

 

Caution is advised on all trails as natural hazards exist.  Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

Groomed: Feb 13 Track Set: Feb 13 Roller Packed: Jan 23
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Skijoring Electric Bicycles 7.6 km Good
Spruce Coulee

Spruce Coulee Trail and Highline Trail were packed and groomed.  Conditions are good.

 

Caution is advised on all trails as natural hazards exist.  Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

Groomed: Feb 13 Roller Packed: Feb 13
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 7.8 km Good
Tephra
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Snowshoeing 0.4 km Snow Covered
Tower
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 1.9km Roller Packed
Trans Canada
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing 8.4 km Snow Covered
Upper Mystery
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 1.5km Snow Covered
Reesor Hills TCT
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Equestrian Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 19.8km one-way Snow Covered
Reesor Lake Connector
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Electric Bicycles 745m Snow Covered
Highline

Spruce Coulee Trail and Highline Trail were packed and groomed.  Conditions are good.

 

Caution is advised on all trails as natural hazards exist.  Please report any downed trees or other hazards to the Visitor Centre at (403) 893-3833 ext 5.

Groomed: Feb 13 Roller Packed: Feb 13
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Equestrian Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) Fat Biking Skijoring Electric Bicycles 1.3 km Good
Mystery
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 3.6 km Snow Covered
Rodeo Loop
Hiking - Front Country Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Trail Running Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing 2.2 km Snow Covered
The Last Grizzly
Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles Snowshoeing Hiking - Front Country (Winter) 0.7 km one way Snow Covered
Flatten the Curve
Mtn. Biking/Cycling Electric Bicycles 1.3 km Snow Covered