Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, AB

Peter Lougheed alerts

4 current alerts from the park.

Alerts
4
Closures
2
Cautions
2

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Highwood Pass and the Meadow Walk

ClosureUpdated

Trail closures and Three Isle detour

Three trail sections remain closed; stay out of closed areas and follow the signed Three Isle detour to reach the open backcountry campgrounds.

  • High Rockies Trail: closed between Driftwood and Sparrowhawk Day Use Areas at the Sparrowhawk connector because significant precipitation caused high stream flows.
  • Kananaskis Canyon Interpretive Trail: closed indefinitely because penstock/dam construction washed away stream crossings, leaving the trail impassable.
  • Three Isle Trail: closed from the Upper Lake Trail junction to the Upper Kananaskis River because a bridge is washed out. Forks, Three Isle Lake and Turbine Canyon backcountry campgrounds are open and accessible by a temporary detour starting at the Kananaskis River bridge about 500 m west of Point Backcountry Campground. Obey closure signs and stay on the designated detour; allow extra travel time and expect rough trail conditions and ongoing repairs. Wildlife is commonly present along the detour; stay alert, make noise, travel in groups and carry bear spray.

Check current Peter Lougheed trail conditions and advisories before departing.

CautionUpdated

Bear activity near Elpoca and Valleyview

Frequent bear activity has been noted along Valleyview Road from Elpoca Day Use Area south to Highway 40, near Little Highwood Pass and Valleyview Day Use Areas; use bear precautions.

  • Bears can be encountered at any time. Make noise, travel in groups, watch and listen for bears and their signs, keep pets leashed, and carry accessible bear spray.
  • Secure food, garbage, pet food and other scented items in hard-sided vehicles or bear-proof lockers. Report sightings and incidents to 403-591-7755.

Check current Peter Lougheed advisories before traveling.

ClosureUpdated

Woolley Trail wildlife closure

Woolley Trail is closed from the Wheeler/Meadow Trails junction to Amos Trail because wildlife is feeding on a dead moose nearby; stay out of the closed section.

  • If you encounter wildlife, give it at least 30 metres (100 feet) of space.

Check current Peter Lougheed advisories before traveling.

CautionUpdated

Black Prince Cirque Trail bridge warning

Black Prince Cirque Interpretive Trail is listed with a warning for a washed-out bridge; the trail does not access the Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge.

Check the current Peter Lougheed trail report before traveling.

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Peter Lougheed Tour Guide

Peter Lougheed, narrated.

Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.

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Highwood Pass and the Meadow Walk
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“Up ahead is Highwood Pass, on Canada's highest paved road. The mountain view starts at the parking area, so this is a stop I'd keep even if you're skipping the big hikes.”

Plays as you drive up to Highwood Pass Day Use in the Parkwolf Peter Lougheed Tour Guide.

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  • 41 audio storiesacross Peter Lougheed’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
  • Wildlife heatmapsfor Grizzly Bear, Canada Lynx, Black Bear, and 13 more
  • Works offlinemaps, 66 trails, 41 places, and audio download before you lose signal
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