Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Upper Lake

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

The trail circumnavigates Upper Kananaskis Lake and takes in Lower Kananaskis Falls. The south shore of this lakeside trail passes Sarrail Falls only 1.1 km from the Upper Lake Day Use area and then continues through stands of spruce and fir. On the north side, the trail crosses the Palliser rockslide on the way to Point Backcountry Campground

Traditional bikes and E-bikes are permitted only on the 3.5 kilometer section of trail between North Interlakes Day Use area and Point Backcountry campground. The remaining section of the trail permits hiking only.


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May 30th: Snow free between Interlakes and Point campground junction and from North Interlakes to Upper Lake. The rest of the trail has not been observed this year. One small patch of snow remains on the Northwest shore of Upper Lake Trail, downed trees have been removed. 

Length 15.7 km
Elevation: 0 m
Group Size Limit: 15 / 35 (Permit information)
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Trailheads
Trail Map Spray Valley & Peter Lougheed Map (Geo Referenced)
Peter Lougheed PP - Kananaskis Lakes Ski Trails Map
Peter Lougheed PP - Winter Trails
Trail Report: Peter Lougheed
Trails: Peter Lougheed | Kananaskis Country | All Parks

Updated: Jun 6, 2025