Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Glenbow Ranch

Updated: June 14, 2025

Updated: June 14, 2025 | Print Report

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    June 10th: The warm weather has dried out the trails and most should be in good shape. Check the weather forecast before heading out as rain is expected in the coming days.

    Be wildlife aware! Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended. 

    Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.

    Notes:

    • Be wildlife aware! Practice wildlife safety. Travel in groups, make noise on the trail, and keep pets on leash. Carrying bear spray and knowing how to use it is highly recommended, even in winter.
    • It's tick season! Make sure to check you and your pets when you get home. For best protection, use a bug repellent with DEET.
    • Caution is advised for natural hazards such as downed trees.
    • Be aware, cows in the area, do not approach them.

Maps

Resources

Trail Name Permitted Activities (Legend) Length Status Keywords
Badger Bowl Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 1.4 km Open
Bearspaw Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.2 km Open
Bow River Loop Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 4.8 km Open
Bowbend

Portions of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park will be temporarily closed over the next week to accommodate cattle herds being moved from their spring calving area to summer pasture across the park.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 4.7 km Partially Closed
Bowl Link Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.3 km Open
Glenbow

Portions of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park will be temporarily closed over the next week to accommodate cattle herds being moved from their spring calving area to summer pasture across the park.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 3.7 km Partially Closed
McPherson Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 3.9 km Open
Scott Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 0.6 km Open
The Narrows Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 3.3 km Open
Tiger Lily Loop Hiking Hiking 1.8 km Open
Yodel Loop

Portions of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park will be temporarily closed over the next week to accommodate cattle herds being moved from their spring calving area to summer pasture across the park.

Biking/Cycling Biking/Cycling Hiking Hiking 2.5 km Partially Closed