Spray Valley

Kananaskis Country

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: Trails have snow coverage or patches at high elevations, and a bare at low elevations, with muddy sections. Warmer weather has dried out some of the trails at lower elevations. Higher elevations will still have snow, especially on north facing aspects, and more could accumulate with the upcoming rain forecasted.

Always come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change suddenly throughout the day. You may want to consider bringing hiking poles, micro spikes, toques, gloves and multiple layers.

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

Closures:

West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.
Chester Lake: Closed May 1 - Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.

Notes:

Be aware of avalanche conditions. Current conditions can be found at Avalanche Canada.
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, washouts and missing bridges. Route-finding may be necessary. Please report any downed trees on the trails.
Be sure not to overestimate your ability when planning your trip: Humility can be a life saver. Plan for rapidly changing conditions and bring extra socks.

Maps

Trail Name	Permitted Activities (Legend)	Length	Status
Buller Pass Due to activities associated with G7 June 3rd: Downed trees removed. Snow patches at high elevations.	Hiking	7.5 km one-way to the pass; 9 km one way to Guinn's Pass junction, 10.1 km to Ribbon Lake Campground.	Closed
Burstall Pass June 5th: The lower portion of trail is snow free with snow patches becoming progressively deeper with elevation, with the some completely snow bound sections near border. Note: Bikes permitted on first 2.9 km of trail ONLY.	Biking/Cycling Hiking	7.4 km one-way	Open
Chester Lake June 5th: Snow free. Downed trees removed. Chester Lake: Annual closure in place for Chester Lake until Jun 29 to allow area to dry and prevent damage to trail.	Biking/Cycling Hiking	4.6 km one-way	Closed
High Rockies June 9th: Snow free with some muddy sections. Downed trees removed. Partial closure due to activities associated with G7 Note: Hiker-cyclist camping allowed at select day use areas only from Jun 1 - Sep 20. See details.	Biking/Cycling Hiking	63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use; 80.0 km Goat Creek to Elk Pass	Partially Closed
Karst Spring May 26th: Snow covered. Snow free, downed trees removed.	Hiking	0.8 km one-way	Open
Peninsula	Hiking	0.4 km	Open
Rummel Lake Due to activities associated with G7 Warning: Trail is not maintained for summer use. Signage may not be up to date and hazards may exist along the trail.	Hiking		Closed
Spray Road West Partial closure due to activities associated with G7	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	10.8 km one-way	Open
Watridge Lake	Biking/Cycling Hiking Horseback Riding	3.7 km one-way	Open

Spray Valley

Kananaskis Country

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