Dawson
About this Trail: Dawson has a small camping area off Highway 68 on the Powderface Trail. The limited choice of trails are also quite popular for hikers and mountain bikers.
Dashing through the snow takes on a whole new meaning!
Who says horseback riding is just for the summer? It’s not! We have several trails that are open year-round to provide you and your horse a relaxing winter ride. It’s also the season to enjoy a sleigh ride.
Before you ride out, check the trail conditions. To stay safe, always follow the trail etiquette.
Visit www.braggcreektrails.org/report/ for the most updated condition of each trail in area. Heed the warnings and avoid closed trails.
Equestrian outfitters
Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures offers horseback experiences from 1.5 hours to multi-day packtrips in Kananaskis. They are open year-round and also offer lessons, sleigh and wagon rides.
Are you looking to explore the area on your own horse? Kananaskis has some of the best riding country in the world, accessible to the public from the trailhead staging areas listed below.
Remember, most of our trails are multi-use. Watch for hikers and wildlife.
Mesa Butte
About this Trail: Mesa Butte is also a good campground with limited day-use parking space. Trail footing is generally soft, which means it can be muddy in wet weather. It is accessible for day-use year-round, but the campground is only open from May to September.
Sandy McNab
About this Trail: Sandy McNab features a large and well set-up equestrian campground. Day-use parking is on the opposite side of highway. Enjoy a large variety of Foothills trails, which are accessible year-round. The campground is closed in winter.
Station Flats
About this Trail: Station Flats accesses the same trail network from the south and is available all year.
West Bragg Creek
About this Trail: West Bragg Creek is day-use only. It features a large parking area and many trails, but mostly with softer footing. There are no serious river crossings. West Bragg Creek is very popular with mountain bikers and hikers.