Discover the adventure that awaits you in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Trails For Mountain Bikers & Hikers Day Hikes (No Bikes Permitted) Backcountry Campgrounds—Permit Required The interpretive trails will reveal the natural and cultural histories of Hiking Safety the Kananaskis area. The hiking and mountain biking trails will provide you TRAIL ACCESS REMARKS TRAIL ACCESS REMARKS CAMPGROUND ACCESS/REMARKS Peter Lougheed Provincial Park with hundreds of kilometres of spectacular scenery. There are paved trails for the novice mountain biker and hiker, and BURSTALL PASS Burstall Pass day This trail takes you through forests 1982 CANADIAN MOUNT White Spruce parking This is a short climb through mature ELBOW LAKE 1.3 km via Elbow Lake Trail from Elbow Pass Day Use. (125 m 7.4 km one way use on the Smith- and willow flats, then climbs steeply EVEREST EXPEDITION lot 120 m/400 ft. forest to a high lookout point between (seasonal closure) elevation). No equestrian camping. 15 sites. Picnic tables, water, rugged wilderness trails for the experienced backcountry enthusiast. 470 m/1550 ft. Dorrien/ Spray Trail to alpine meadows and Burstall Pass. 2.1 km loop elevation gain the Upper and Lower Kananaskis toilets, firepit/firewood, 12 storage lockers. Before You Hike Summer Trails Enjoy your day hike or backpacking trip and please stay on elevation gain Flowing water may cover the trail Lakes. POINT 3.4 km via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit from North Interlakes Day the trails for your own safety and for the protection of through the willow flats. Bikes are BLACK PRINCE allowed to the end of the old logging Use. (25 m elevation). On Upper Kananaskis Lake. 20 sites. Picnic • Plan Ahead! the park environment. CIRQUE tables, water, toilets, firepit/firewood, 16 storage lockers. road only (2.7 km). DAY USE ONLY 4.2 km loop Smith-Dorrien/Spray This trail climbs to a seasonally variable cirque lake through forested Trail 90 m/300 ft. 7.3 km via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Three Isle Lake Trail from Chester Lake This forested trail leads to an alpine elevation gain. and open areas. The first section FORKS • Research your route and check the weather forecast. Ensure you Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is managed as a Natural Heritage Site CHESTER LAKE 4.6 km North Interlakes Day Use. (100 m elevation). On Upper Kananaskis one way parking lot on the meadow and lake below Mt. Chester. follows an old logging road. River. 15 sites. Picnic tables, water, toilets, firepit/firewood, 16 have adequate information to assist with route-finding such as maps, within Alberta’s network of recreation and protected areas. This ensures 300 m/1000 ft. Smith-Dorrien/ Bikes are allowed only on the first 2 km BOULTON CREEK storage lockers. 4.9 km loop guidebooks or a GPS file of the route. that its provincially significant natural, cultural, and historical resources are elevation gain Spray Trail of the trail which follows a logging road. Boulton Creek Bridge This trail takes a short climb to protected, while providing quality recreational and educational experiences DAY USE ONLY picnic area Boulton Creek Cabin then follows THREE ISLE 10.3 km via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Three Isle Lake Trail for visitors. a ridge for a view of the mountains from North Interlakes Day Use. (500 m elevation). Steep headwall. • Make a trip plan and let a friend or family member know where you are ELBOW LAKE Elbow Pass This is a steep forested trail (old road) Continues to South Kananaskis Pass, BC. 16 sites. Picnic tables, to the south and west, then returns water, toilets,16 storage lockers. 1.4 km one way Junction picnic to Elbow Lake and the campground. along the creek. going and when you plan to return. Canada’s AdventureSmart website 120 m/400 ft. area on Hwy. #40 It provides access to excellent biking HIGHWOOD MEADOWS includes excellent trip planning resources. Hikers trails in Kananaskis Country East. This 0.6 km one way TURBINE CANYON 15.1 km via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Three Isle Lake Trail/ Day hikes or longer backpacking trips will take visitors into is the only trail in the Park which allows Maude-Lawson Trail from North Interlakes Day Use. (500 m equestrian use. Watch for horses on Highwood Meadows This short trail follows, at times, a elevation). Continues to Maude Lake and North Kananaskis Pass, • Ensure that you are carrying a safety communication device such as an more remote areas of the park. Overnight hikers can choose the trail. KANANASKIS CANYON parking lot on Hwy. boardwalk through a fragile alpine BC. 12 sites. Picnic tables, water, toilets,12 storage lockers. from five backcountry campgrounds when planning their trip. 0.8 km loop #40 meadow. Barrier-free. ASTER emergency personal locator device or a cellular phone. However, note that LAKE 10.8 km via Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit/Aster Lake Route from Certain hiking trails also provide access to Banff National ELK PASS Elk Pass parking lot The Elk Pass Trail climbs to the pass Upper Lake Day Use (550 m elevation). 5 sites. Water, toilets, 8 cellular service is limited in many areas including the mountains. Park, as well as Elk Lakes Provincial Park and the Height of 6.1 km one way on an old fire road. You have the option Canyon Campground This trail winds its way through pine storage lockers. 210 m/700 ft. to continue into BC. and Elk Lakes LOWER LAKE near entrance of forests to the old Kananaskis River the Rockies Provincial Park in British Columbia. The Park elevation gain Provincial Park. Elk Lakes headquarters 3.5 km one way Loop B Canyon. The trail returns on the old Backcountry Permits • Pack appropriate equipment for your outing. Items to consider include: Visitor Centre can provide up-to-date information and is 6 km from the Alberta/BC border. riverbed along walkways and stairs. proper footwear, extra layers of clothing including a hat or toque, protection Bikes are not permitted in Elk Lakes Backcountry permits are required at all designated backcountry can be reached at 403-591-6322. P.P. MARL LAKE William Watson Lodge This is an enjoyable lakeside walk campgrounds in Kananaskis Country. Permit information is from the sun, wind and insects, a flashlight or headlamp, adequate food 1.5 km loop or Canyon picnic area with views of the Spray Range. available at any Kananaskis Country Information Centre. and water, and an emergency shelter. Junction of Whiskey This trail takes you up to the Fire Cyclists LOOKOUT The backcountry reservation line is 403-678-3136. 2.4 km one way Jack and Pocaterra Lookout and a panoramic view of the The park offers cyclists more than 12 km of paved trails. In 200 m/650 ft. Trails area. Elkwood Amphitheatre This trail winds its way through forest • Carry bear spray year round and know how to use it! Watch this how-to addition, mountain bikers will find a number of challenging elevation gain parking lot, or and wetland to Marl Lake. Due to Every effort is made to ensure that the information is as video. Elkwood Campground steepness of grades and distance accurate and comprehensive as possible but it is subject to unpaved trails open for their use. Many other trails are not PTARMIGAN CIRQUE we recommend a companion for wheelchair users of this barrier-free change without notice constructed to accommodate mountain bikes. Please check PAVED BICYCLE TRAILS Campgrounds and Lodgepole, Wheeler and Lakeside Trails 4.5 km loop Park Visitor Centre form 12 km of paved trails that connect 210 m/700 ft. trail. While You Hike map and trail descriptions before setting out on your trip. refer to map most of the campgrounds in the park. Highwood Meadows This steep trail leads you to a fragile • Stay on established trails and avoid trail braiding. Equestrian POCATERRA RAWSON LAKE parking lot on Hwy. alpine meadow and a spectacular 7.9 km one way Pocaterra Hut This trail goes through open meadows 3.9 km one way #40 view of the surrounding mountains. The Elbow Lake trail is the park’s only equestrian trail. This parking lot and forested areas; has dramatic views Fragile environment, stay on the trail. 250 m/950ft. 320 m/1050 ft. • Share the trail with other users. During breaks, step off the trail so others trail is also open to hikers and mountain bikers. It connects elevation gain of Mt. Wintour and the Opal Range. Connects with Lookout, Whiskey Jack can pass. with numerous trails in the Elbow and Sheep areas of and Rolly Road Trails as well as Hwy. Upper Lake picnic After leaving Upper Lake Trail, it Kananaskis Country. #40. area is a long, steady climb through a ROLLY ROAD subalpine forest. The trail terminates • Do NOT pick or collect wildflowers or other vegetation including deadfall. 1.9 km one way Pocaterra Hut This trail climbs steeply from the parking lot area, then descends at a beautiful alpine lake surrounded Picking or collecting rocks, fossils and artifacts is NOT permitted. Take a Emergency parking lot ROCK GLACIER by mountain peaks and alpine gradually to Pocaterra Trail 1.9 km 150 m one way photograph instead! further. It provides a nice view of the meadows. Check current regulations If you require Fire, Ambulance, Police or Mountain Rescue for fishing closures. DAY USE ONLY assistance, immediately call 9-1-1. Tell the operator you have Spray Range. Watch for occasional ROCKWALL vehicles on the road. • Do not litter. This includes cigarette butts, seed shells and tissue. an emergency in Kananaskis Country. 0.5 km loop A short stop at an unusual rock SMITH-DORRIEN MTN.