TRAIL ETIQUETTE TRAILS INFORMATION Sunburst Trail—1.3 km This trail is for advanced skiers because of an extremely fast To Aspen Trail—1.8 km downhill section from the top. Excellent views of the Kananaskis Canmore (60 km) A rolling intermediate alternative to the more diffi cult sections Valley. Yield to skiers coming downhill. of Kovach trail or the easier Terrace Trail. It offers good views of Ribbon Creek It's easier for an uphill skier to step off the and the Kananaskis Valley. Terrace Link—1.0 km the trail than it is for This short trail connects Terrace Trail to Kovach Trail. Cross-country Ski Trails the faster skier coming down. Bill Milne Trail—10.5 km An easy trail with a few fast sections in Pond Area. Terrace Trail—2.3 km Kananaskis Village/ This trail takes you to Kovach Pond, the Kananaskis Golf Course, This is a scenic trail that meanders through aspen forest and Mt. Kidd RV Park (open year-round), Wedge Pond, and the connects to the Kananaskis Village area trails. Ribbon Creek Kananaskis Village (intermediate rating). The Bill Milne Trail from 742 Ribbon Creek to the Kananaskis Golf Course is groomed for Troll Falls Trail—1.4 km skate , not trackset. This trail is an excellent novice route that ends at a scenic icefall. Smith-Dorrien/ Don't walk or Travel from the Ribbon Creek parking lot 0.5 km on the Skogan Spray Trail 40 snowshoe on ski tracks. Coal Mine Trail—2.6 km Pass Trail, then cross the road to access Troll Falls Trail. It ruins them for skiers. A pleasant trail to a reclaimed coal mine site. It offers dramatic Instead, use the edges of ski trails. vistas of the valley and mountains. This trail is accessed by Hidden Trail. Kananaskis Village Trails Hay Meadow Trail—1.6 km Some ski trails described below are accessible from An open fl at trail that is great for children and novice skiers. the Kananaskis Village via the Terrace Trailhead at the Don't park on the trails. The trail is named for the pasture area which was used by Kananaskis Village sports fi eld parking lot, and via If you stop to eat, change clothing, logging ponies at one time. the Bill Milne Trail starting at the Kananaskis Village Centre or take a photo—step off the trail, parking lot. so others won't have to. Hidden Trail—1.8 km This trail provides access to the Nakiska Ski Area. High Level Trail—1.5 km Parts of this trail can be fast, making a challenging loop when Wedge Pond Area Trails combined with Skogan Pass and Sunburst Trails. Wedge Pond trails offer a quiet alternative to the busier Ribbon Creek area. These trails also have Ribbon Creek Trails are within the Watch your poles when passing. Kovach Trail—5.0 km This trail receives good snow throughout the season and passes good snow conditions and are groomed for track and Evan-Thomas Provincial Area. It's sure nice when a skier steps off skate skiing. the track to let you by. through a re-growth area from the forest fi re of 1936. The route The area is part of the Central Rocky Mountain Tuck your poles in when you pass. is named after a former forest ranger in the area, Joe Kovach. Wedge Connector—2.4 km Ecosystem. The wildlife you see here move Link Trail—0.8 km An easy-intermediate trail with a single track and skating lane. This is a short trail through a mature forest that connects This trail can be skied as a loop with the Evan-Thomas Fireroad throughout this large ecosystem. To help protect Kovach and Ribbon Creek Trails. and Bill Milne Trail or just as an easy shuffl e to Evan-Thomas Creek for lunch. the animals and the health of the ecosystem, When nature calls... Ribbon Creek Trail—2.1 km please minimize your impact on the environment. ...and there's no outhouse? Rerouted Ribbon Creek trail. Groomed ski trail. Steep section Evan-Thomas Fireroad—1.7 km Carry a plastic bag to pack out your beyond viewpoint. An easy trail used to access the Wedge Connector. used paper and sanitary supplies. Ruthie's Trail—0.4 km Emergency This short, steep trail provides a loop connection to Skogan Pass Please use the trail map on the reverse side to If you require Fire, Ambulance, Police or Trail and provides easy access to/from the Nakiska Day Lodge. plan your ski route. Maps and additional Mountain Rescue assistance, immediately call 9-1-1. trail information are Tell the operator you have an emergency in . Keep the trails clean. Skogan Pass Loop—3.6 km posted at all intersections of designated trails. Watch out for accidental litter at This trail has excellent snow conditions and offers the advanced Wildlife sightings lunch or snack breaks. skier a challenging loop off the Skogan Pass Trail. The trail To report a sighting of a bear or cougar, winds its way up through cutblocks, giving an open view of the Winter Safety Tips please call Kananaskis Dispatch at 403-591-7755 Kananaskis Valley and provides an exhilarating downhill run. Exceptional views of the Kananaskis Valley. Carry appropriate winter Insulated blankets and For more information Don't let the trails go to the dogs. clothing, particularly a warm waterproof matches are Visit: www.albertaparks.ca/kananaskis Remember—Fido isn't permitted on groomed Skogan Pass Trail—8.6km hat, even on pleasant days. invaluable in an emergency. Kananaskis Infoline 403-678-0760 trails. He's allowed only on non-groomed trails, This very scenic route is the main accesss trail to the Carry high energy foods such provided he's on a leash and you remove his northern portions of the ski trail sytem. It's a good trip for the Be prepared, consider duct tape Travel beyond designated areas is not recommended because of as chocolate and/or dried waste from the area. intermediate skier with some fast downhill runs. Spectacular or even spare parts in case of avalanche danger and the possibility of getting lost. fruit and plenty of water. views. equipement failure. Artwork freely adapted by Kananaskis Country, based upon original drawings by Doug Bevan. ISBN: 978-1-4601-2457-4 Printed in October 2016 Troll Falls. Photo Credit: Christine Mulberry Palace North GUIDED TOURS LEGEND Ribbon Ribbon Easy Distance Between Highway #40 Camping Creek Creek OUTDOOR APPAREL 0.5 Trails Junctions (Vehicle Access) RIBBON CREEK CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAIL SYSTEM Avalanche Danger RENTALS Intermediate Downhill/Uphill Access Road Hotel/Motel Beyond This Point To Skogan Difficult P Parking Lot River/Creek Dumping Station Pass Summit 2.3 km Horse-drawn Sleigh Route Toilets Pond Restaurant 0.8 Portion Emergency Services Viewpoint Ribbon Creek Hostel Shelter shared with Trail is not snowhoers Marmot Avalanche maintained beyond For current trail grooming reports visit: albertaparks.ca/kananaskis Link Creek Skogan Skogan Pass 0.9 Danger Loop 0.8 Beyond This Point Cabin Summit 19 km to Creek 2.8 Skogan Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail (road) turn-off 1.6 Coal Skogan 1.2 Pass 0.3 Ribbon Mine Pass 1.5 Kananaskis Trail (22.5 km to Discovery Centre) Kovach Creek Nakiska 0.6 2.6 Ski Area (Highway #40) 0.9 1.2 0.9 1.2 Skogan LOCATED IN THE KANANASKIS VILLAGE 0.2 Pass 1.5 40 Kananaskis Kovach1.0 Aspen 2.7 High River Hidden Level Stargazing Snowshoe Fondue Experiences Avalanche Danger Terrace Link 1.0 0.6 1.5 Fat Bike Frozen Waterfall Tours RV Park Beyond This Point 0.7 0.9 Cross Country Ski Lessons 0.7 0.3 Troll Sunburst X-Country Ski, Snowshoe & Skate Rentals 0.5 P Terrace Falls Wedge P 0.3 1.3 Pond Kananaskis Bill 0.5 0.8 0.4 403-591-7000 Country Kananaskis P 0.3 Ruthie’s Watch for grooming Wedge Pond Golf Course Milne 0.5 0.2 1.2 0.5 equipment on trails Parking Lot River Troll www.kananaskisoutfitters.com P 1.0 Evan-Thomas 2.2 P Marmot Creek Bill Falls 0.5 Milne Creek 1.1 1.8 3.9 P Kovach Hay 1.6 Kananaskis Ribbon Creek Pond Meadow Village Parking Lot Evan-Thomas Stoney let us Wedge Creek Bill Milne Parking Lot Kananaskis introduce you Connector P River 1.7 Evan-Thomas to the trails 2.4 Parking Lot Evan- XC ski lessons & Trips Thomas Kananaskis Trail loppet Training Fireroad Boundary Ranch (Highway #40) 40 guided snowshoe Hikes Kananaskis Emergency To Highway #1 affordable gear rentals Evan-Thomas Services (KES) 23.5 km ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre Creek 403.220.5038 Trail is not McDougall maintained beyond Creek this junction programsprograms || TripsTrips | | ren renTTalsals