to Calgary Meadow - 4.3 km - Intermediate (60 km) This trail passes through rolling forest terrain. Watch for tricky curves on the hill ap- Canmore Trail Etiquette proximately 1 km along the trail from the Visitor Centre Trailhead. Be careful when TRAIL INFORMATION crossing the park roads. Peter Lougheed

Moraine - 2.4 km - Intermediate This trail, when combined with a short section of the Fox Creek Trail and the Provincial Park - 2.5 km - Easy/Intermediate Kananaskis Amos Boulton Creek Trail, makes for an enjoyable 4.6 km loop. A narrow winding trail that offers three ski loops by connecting with Wheeler, Lynx or Village Woolley Trails. Cross-country Ski Trails Packers - 3.1 km - Difficult 742 Skiing this trail from the Boulton area to Pocaterra Trail is relatively easy, but the Blueberry Hill - 3.2 km - Difficult Smith-Dorrien / reverse course can be difficult, especially under icy conditions. Spray Trails From Elk Pass parking lot, follow the Elk Pass Trail for about 5 km to the Blueberry 40 Hill junction. From this junction, you will gain 305 m in elevation before reaching the - 0.9 km - Intermediate trail end. The run is long and can be fast. The view from the summit is superb. Patterson This linkage trail provides access from Hydroline to Elk Pass Trails. Peter Lougheed Boulton Creek - 2.5 km - Intermediate - 10.0 km - Easy/Intermediate Provincial Park From North end trail climbs onto the west ridge above the creek before decending to Pocaterra This popular trail connects to six other trailsproviding a variety of ski loops. valley bottom for the southern 1.2km. Rolly Road - 1.5 km - Intermediate - 2.0 km - Easy Braille This trail begins with a steep uphill climb. Once you reach the hilltop, Rolly Road This trail follows the powerline from the William Watson Lodge area, crosses is just as the name suggests. Lodgepole Trail once and then links up with it again 1.3 km later. Sinclair - 2 km - Intermediate Peter Lougheed Provincial - 1.5 km - Intermediate Come Along This is a pleasant ski with a few fast downhill sections through a lodgepole pine A narrow, hilly trail through the forest. For those skiing this part of the valley, this trail Park is part of the Central Rocky forest. offers more challenge than Pocaterra Trail. Mountain Ecosystem. The wildlife Spruce Road - 0.8 km - Easy you see here move throughout this - 7.3km - Intermediate Elk Pass This short trail is an easy ski in the vicinity of the William Watson Lodge. This trail takes the ambitious skier to the / border and rises large ecosystem. To protect the animals 240 m in elevation. Spectacular views and excellent snow conditions are the rewards - 4.5 km - Intermediate and the health of the ecosystem, please after the long uphill just beyond the Elk Pass Trailhead. Tyrwhitt This trail runs through the gently rolling Tyrwhitt Valley from the south end of minimize your impact on the environment. the Pocaterra Trail to Elk Pass. The trail is at the 1981 m elevation level and - 1.6 km - Easy Fox Creek considerable snow accumulation allows for skiing as late as May. For your This trail offers an easier route to Elk Pass than the Elk Pass Trail, since it bypasses a safety, please do not stop between the "Avalanche Danger" signs. difficult hill in the first 1.5 km of the Elk Pass Trail. Wheeler - 4.7 km - Intermediate - 3.9 km - Intermediate Hydroline This is one of the most popular trails in the park. You'll encounter one difficult Another connector between Patterson Trail and the junction of Elk Pass and Tyrwhitt steep section on the Wheeler Trail, particularly if conditions are icy. Trails. Groomed for skating. Whiskey Jack - 4.5 km - Intermediate - 4.2 km - Easy Lodgepole A few abrupt downhills make for fast descentes on this challenging, exciting trail. An easy run through lodgepole pine forest. There is one steep, challenging hill near the junction with Meadow Trail. Watch for cars when crossing the roads. William Watson Lodge Access - 0.6 km - Easy This short trail connects Spruce Road and William Watson Lodge to the rest of - 5.2 km - Difficult Lookout the park trails. From the junction of Pocaterra and Tyrwhitt Trails, it is a hard, steady uphill climb Emergency (215 m elevation gain) to the fire lookout and fantastic views of the valley. The If you require Fire, Ambulance, Police or Mountain Rescue - 2.3 km - Intermediate downhill sections to Hydroline and Tyrwhitt are very difficult and for accomplished Woolley assistance, immediately call 9-1-1. Tell the operator you have This trail links the Meadow and Lynx Trails and bypasses the Elkwood parking skiers only. an emergency in . area. An enjoyable loop can be created by combining the Woolley Trail with the Amos and Meadow Trails. Lower Lake - 1.4 km - Easy Wildlife Sightings This easy trail provides access to the Lower Lake Group Camp. To report a sighting of a bear or cougar, please call Kananaskis Dispatch at 403-591-7755 Lynx - 1.9 km - Intermediate Winter Safety Tips One-third of this trail is considered intermediate in difficulty. An interesting ski loop For more information: Carry appropriate winter clothing, Insulated blankets and waterproof of about 10 km is made by starting from the Pocaterra ski parking area and taking Visit www.albertaparks.ca/kananaskis particularly a warm hat, matches are invaluable in an Pocaterra Trail to Lynx and then returning via Woolley and Meadow Trails. Exciting Kananaskis Infoline 403-678-0760 even on pleasant days. emergency. roller coaster terrain makes this trail a nordic favourite. Carry high energy foods such as Be prepared, consider duct tape Travel beyond designated areas is not recommended because of avalanche danger Artwork freely adapted by Kananaskis Country, Based upon original drawings by Doug Bevan chocolate and/or dried fruit and or even spare parts in case of plenty of water. equipement failure. and the possibility of getting lost.

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Boulton Creek 4.5 Whiskey Jack Watch for grooming Tyrwhitt equipment on trails Area Inset 2.2 0.6 Legend C Lookout Packers Pocaterra Total one-way distance B 5.1 Hydroline D 2.5 km Moraine 1.1 Amos 0.5 Dogs prohibited on trails Elk 2.7 Whiskey Viewpoint 1.5 Wheeler A Jack Patterson Pass Blueberry Hill 3.2 km 0.2 0.3 Boulton Creek 2.5 km 0.4 3.4 0.9 0.3 Braille 2.0 km Boulton 0.3 Boulton Creek N 1.1 Parking 2.1 2.8 Packers Boulton 0.3 Come Along 1.5 km Bridge Hydroline 2.1 Parking Kananaskis Lakes Trail 3.0 Elk Pass 7.3 km Lower Lake (road) See Inset Top Left Corner Elk RENTALS, Pocaterra Pass Fox Creek 1.6 km 1.3 OUTDOOR APPAREL, 1.7 Fox Creek 3.3 Hydroline 3.9 km & GUIDEDLOCATED TOURS IN THE KANANASKIS VILLAGE Pocaterra Moraine 1.5 0.2 Lodgepole 4.2 km X-COUNTRY SKI, SNOWSHOE & SKATE RENTALS Lynx Amos 0.5 2.7 0.5 1.9 2.1 1.0 0.2 0. Elk 1.0 Pocaterra Come 0.4 0.2 Blueberry Lookout 5.2 km 403-591-7000 0.5 0.7 1.3 0.8 Pass Hill 0.1 Along 2.1 0.4 0.3 0.3 Rolly 1.0 0.9 Marl BoultonBoultonElk 0.5 Lower Lake 1.4 km To Woolley Creek (Group Camp) Full Moon Snowshoe Fondue Tours 1.8 Road Visitor Info. Lake Bridge Pass Highway 0.9 Amos 1.9 km Stargazing Tours Centre Parking Parking 1.0 Lynx #40 1.2 1.1 2.5 Wheeler 1.6 Cross Country Ski Lessons Pocaterra Meadow 1.4 Boulton Upper Meadow 4.3 km Pocaterra Parking Meadow1.1 Elkwood Parking 0.4 Lower Lake Viewpoint www.kananaskisoutfitters.com Hut & 0.5 0.8 Lake Parking Moraine 2.4 km Parking Lodgepole Braille 0.6 0.3 Kananaskis Packers 3.1 km 1.2 1.4 0.7 0.1 Lakes Trail (road) 0.2 William Graphics Sinclair Patterson 0.9 km Lodgepole 1.6 Spruce Watson Road 0.9 Lodge Parking LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO THE TRAILS Smith-Dorrien/ Pocaterra 10.0 km Spray Trail Visitor Rolly Road 1.5 km (road) Information Trail difficulty Canyon Centre Sinclair 2.0 km XC SKI LESSONS – ALL SKILL LEVELS Parking GUIDED SNOWSHOE DAY HIKES To Canmore Viewpoint Easy Spruce Road 0.8 km Approx. 57 km XC & SNOWSHOE FITNESS PROGRAMS Lower Kananaskis Lake Upper Tyrwhitt 4.5 km AFFORDABLE GEAR RENTALS Kananaskis Road Intermediate Wheeler 4.7 km Lake Access Road Difficult Whiskey Jack 4.5 km Distance between 4.5 junctions in km William Watson 0.6 km Mixed Lodge Access Easy/ Pick up our Program & Rental Guide Woolley 2.3 km Downhill Uphill Intermediate www.ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre 403.220.5038