TRAIL ETIQUETTE TRAILS INFORMATION Canmore To Calgary Meadow—4.3 km—Intermediate (60 km) Amos—2.5 km—Easy This trail passes through rolling forest terrain. Watch for tricky A narrow winding trail that offers three ski loops by connecting with curves on the hill approximately 1 km along the trail from the Yield to skiers coming downhill. Visitor Centre Trailhead. Be careful when crossing the park roads. Peter Lougheed It's easier for an uphill skier to step off Wheeler, Lynx or Woolley Trails. the trail than it is for Kananaskis the faster skier coming down. Blueberry Hill—3.2 km—Diffi cult Moraine—2.4 km—Intermediate Provincial Park From Elk Pass parking lot, follow the Elk Pass Trail for about 5 km to This trail, when combined with a short section of the Fox Creek Village the Blueberry Hill junction. From this junction, you will gain 305 m Trail and the Boulton Creek Trail, makes for an enjoyable 4.6 km Cross-country Ski Trails in elevation before reaching the trail end. The run is long and can be loop. 742 fast. The view from the summit is superb. Smith-Dorrien/ Packers—2.8 km—Diffi cult Spray Trail 40 Boulton Creek—2.7 km—Intermediate Skiing this trail from the Boulton area to Pocaterra Trail is From North end trail climbs onto the west ridge above the creek relatively easy, but the reverse course can be diffi cult, especially Don't walk or before decending to valley bottom for the southern 1.2 km. under icy conditions. Peter Lougheed snowshoe on ski tracks. Provincial Park It ruins them for skiers. Braille—2.0 km—Easy Patterson—0.9 km—Intermediate Instead, use the edges of ski trails. This trail follows the powerline from the William Watson Lodge area, This linkage trail provides access from Hydroline to Elk Pass crosses Lodgepole Trail once and then links up with it again 1.3 km Trails. later. Pocaterra—10.6 km—Intermediate Come Along—1.9 km—Intermediate This popular trail connects to six other trails providing a variety Don't park on the trails. A narrow, hilly trail through the forest. For those skiing this part of of ski loops. If you stop to eat, change clothing, the valley, this trail offers more challenge than Pocaterra Trail. Peter Lougheed Provincial or take a photo—step off the trail, Rolly Road—1.5 km—Intermediate Park is part of the Central Rocky so others won't have to. This trail begins with a steep uphill climb. Once you reach the Elk Pass—7.3 km—Intermediate Mountain Ecosystem. The wildlife This trail takes the ambitious skier to the / hilltop, Rolly Road is just as the name suggests. border and rises 240 m in elevation. Spectacular views and excellent you see here move throughout this snow conditions are the rewards after the long uphill just beyond the Sinclair—2.0 km—Intermediate large ecosystem. To protect the animals Elk Pass Trailhead. This is a pleasant ski with a few fast downhill sections through a lodgepole pine forest. and the health of the ecosystem, please Fox Creek—1.6 km—Intermediate minimize your impact on the environment. Watch your poles when passing. This trail offers an easier route to Elk Pass than the Elk Pass Trail, Spruce Road—0.8 km—Easy It's sure nice when a skier steps off since it bypasses a diffi cult hill in the fi rst 1.5 km of the Elk Pass Trail. This short trail is an easy ski in the vicinity of the William Watson the track to let you by. Lodge. Tuck your poles in when you pass. Hydroline—3.9 km—Intermediate Another connector between Patterson Trail and the junction of Elk Tyrwhitt—4.8 km—Intermediate Winter Safety Tips Pass and Tyrwhitt Trails. Groomed for skating. This trail runs through the gently rolling Tyrwhitt Valley from the south end of the Pocaterra Trail to Elk Pass. The trail is at Carry appropriate winter Insulated blankets and the 1981 m elevation level and considerable snow accumulation clothing, particularly a warm waterproof matches are Lodgepole—4.2 km—Easy hat, even on pleasant days. invaluable in an emergency. An easy run through lodgepole pine forest. There is one steep, allows for skiing as late as May. For your safety, please do not stop When nature calls... between the "Avalanche Danger" signs. Carry high energy foods such ...and there's no outhouse? challenging hill near the junction with Meadow Trail. Watch for cars Be prepared, consider duct tape as chocolate and/or dried Carry a plastic bag to pack out your when crossing the roads. or even spare parts in case of fruit and plenty of water. used paper and sanitary supplies. Wheeler—4.7 km—Intermediate equipement failure. Lookout—5.2 km—Diffi cult This is one of the most popular trails in the park. You'll encounter From the junction of Pocaterra and Tyrwhitt Trails, it is a hard, steady one diffi cult steep section on the Wheeler Trail, particularly if uphill climb (215 m elevation gain) to the fi re lookout and fantastic conditions are icy. Emergency views of the valley. The downhill sections to Hydroline and Tyrwhitt If you require Fire, Ambulance, Police or are very diffi cult and for accomplished skiers only. Whiskey Jack—3.8 km—Intermediate Mountain Rescue assistance, immediately call 9-1-1. Keep the trails clean. A few abrupt downhills make for fast descentes on this Tell the operator you have an emergency in . Watch out for accidental litter at Lower Lake—1.4 km—Easy challenging, exciting trail. lunch or snack breaks. This easy trail provides access to the Lower Lake Group Camp. Wildlife sightings William Watson Lodge Access—0.6 km—Easy To report a sighting of a bear or cougar, Lynx—1.8 km—Intermediate This short trail connects Spruce Road and William Watson Lodge please call Kananaskis Dispatch at 403-591-7755 One-third of this trail is considered intermediate in diffi culty. An to the rest of the park trails. Don't let the trails go to the dogs. interesting ski loop of about 10 km is made by starting from the For more information Remember—Fido isn't permitted on groomed Pocaterra ski parking area and taking Pocaterra Trail to Lynx and Woolley—2.3 km—Intermediate Visit: www.albertaparks.ca/kananaskis trails. He's allowed only on non-groomed trails, then returning via Woolley and Meadow Trails. Exciting roller coaster This trail links the Meadow and Lynx Trails and bypasses the Kananaskis Infoline 403-678-0760 provided he's on a leash and you remove his terrain makes this trail a nordic favourite. Elkwood parking area. An enjoyable loop can be created by waste from the area. combining the Woolley Trail with the Amos and Meadow Trails. Travel beyond designated areas is not recommended because of avalanche danger and the possibility of getting lost. Artwork freely adapted by Kananaskis Country, based upon original drawings by Doug Bevan. ISBN: 978-1-4601-2458-1 October 2016 Photo by: Bob Truman Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Cross-Country Ski Trail System GUIDED TOURS OUTDOOR APPAREL

Boulton Creek Whiskey Jack Watch for grooming Tyrwhitt 4.5 RENTALS Area Inset equipment on trails Legend C Pocaterra 0.5 Packers 2.9 Lookout 5.2 Total one-way distance B Hydroline D 1.1 Amos 2.5 km 0.5 Moraine Dogs prohibited on trails Elk 0.2 2.4 Whiskey Wheeler Jack Patterson Pass Blueberry Hill 3.2 km A 1.5 0.2 3.4 Boulton Creek 2.7 km 0.4 0.9 0.3 P 2.1 Boulton Braille 2.0 km 0.3 Creek 1.2 Boulton P 0.3 Parking Boulton Packers Come Along P Bridge Hydroline 1.9 km Parking 2.8 Lower Lake Kananaskis Lakes 1.6 Elk Pass 7.3 km Trail (road) Elk Fox Creek Pocaterra See Area Inset Pass 1.6 km 2.6 3.2 Top Left Corner Fox Creek 1.4 Hydroline 3.9 km Blueberry 1.6 1.8 Moraine Hill LOCATED IN THE KANANASKIS VILLAGE Lynx Amos 2.4 Lodgepole 4.2 km Pocaterra 0.5 0.2 3.2 0.7 Pocaterra 1.2 1.0 0.6 1.0 1.0 Come 0.4 0.4 0.2 Elk Lookout 5.2 km Stargazing Snowshoe Fondue Experiences 0.9 Wheeler 2.1 Pass Along 0.3 P 0.3 Fat Bike Frozen Waterfall Tours Rolly Woolley Marl Boulton Lower Lake To Road 1.0 P Elk 0.5 1.4 km Cross Country Ski Lessons Peter Lougheed 2.2 Lake Boulton Creek Pass P (Group Camp) Highway 1.5 Park Discovery Amos Bridge X-Country Ski, Snowshoe & Skate Rentals Parking 0.9 Lynx 1.8 km #40 0.7 Pocaterra Centre Meadow 0.9 2.5 Wheeler 1.4 Parking 1.6 Boulton Upper P Meadow 1.2 Parking Meadow 4.3 km 403-591-7000 Pocaterra P Meadow Elkwood Parking P 0.2 P Lake Hut & 1.5 Lower Parking Parking 0.7 Lake Moraine 0.8 0.7 0.3 2.4 km www.kananaskisoutfitters.com Lodgepole Braille Kananaskis Packers 1.3 0.7 Lakes Trail (road) Graphics 2.8 km Sinclair 1.5 0.2 William 1.9 Spruce Watson Patterson 0.9 km Lodgepole Road Lodge 0.8 Parking Lot P Pocaterra Smith-Dorrien/ 10.6 km let us Spray Trail Peter Lougheed Park Rolly Road 1.5 km introduce you (road) Discovery Canyon Centre Trail difficulty P Parking Sinclair 2.0 km to the trails Easy To Canmore Viewpoint Spruce Road 0.8 km Approx. 57 km Lower Kananaskis Lake XC ski lessons & Trips Upper Road Tyrwhitt 4.8 km loppet Training Intermediate guided snowshoe Hikes Kananaskis Wheeler 4.7 km Access Road affordable gear rentals Lake ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre Difficult Whiskey Jack 3.8 km Distance between 403.220.5038 4.5 junctions in km William Watson Lodge Access 0.6 km Downhill Uphill Woolley 2.3 km For current trail grooming reports visit: albertaparks.ca/kananaskis programsprograms || TripsTrips | | ren renTTalsals