G7 Trail Closures and Alternative Hikes
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- Tourism Canmore Kananaskis - May 29, 2025
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The G7 Leaders’ Summit is an annual forum where leaders, ministers, and policymakers from the world’s most advanced economies gather to discuss global issues and collaborate on solutions. This year, the G7 Summit will be hosted in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17.
From June 10 to 18, all trails on the eastern slopes of Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien Trail/Spray Lakes Road) will be closed to the public for security purposes due to the G7 Summit. Certain trails, day use areas, and campground may be closed sooner—please check the Alberta Parks website for the most up to date information. Highway 742 will remain open as well as all the trails on the western slopes of the highway.
Despite temporary closures and security presence, there is still plenty of space to explore, and many trails and outdoor areas remain open for visitors to enjoy. We curated a list of alterative recommendations for certain day use areas and trails that are closed due to the G7 Summit. These are friendly suggestions to be used as a starting point when you are researching hiking trails. Remember to do your own research and select a hike based on your skills, experience, and capabilities. The alternative trails listed are not closed due to the G7, but it is important to check the Alberta Parks website before you select your hike as trails may experience closures due to other factors.
Please note, this list is not comprehensive, and changes may be made as new information becomes available. Check the Alberta Parks website or contact one of the following resources for the most up-to-date information about trail closures:
Visitor Information Services:
[email protected] or 1-855-678-1295 ext. 0
Kananaskis Visitor Information Centre
Peter Lougheed Park Discovery Centre
Closed day use areas and trails are listed alphabetically for easy reference. Happy hiking!
Day Use Areas
Beaver Ponds Day Use Area
Alternatives:
Barrier Lake Day Use
Canoe Meadows Day Use Area
Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes Day Use Area
Quarry Lake Park
Riverside Park and Bow River Loop
Sparrowhawk Day Use Area
Galatea Day Use Area
Alternatives:
Barrier Lake Day Use Area
Canoe Meadows Day Use Area
Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes Day Use Area
Quarry Lake Park
Riverside Park and Bow River Loop
Sparrowhawk Day Use Area
Kovach Ponds Day Use Area
Alternatives:
Barrier Lake Day Use Area
Canoe Meadows Day Use Area
Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes Day Use Area
Quarry Lake Park
Riverside Park and Bow River Loop
Sparrowhawk Day Use Area
Mount Lorette Ponds Day Use Area
Alternatives:
Barrier Lake Day Use Area
Canoe Meadows Day Use Area
Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes Day Use Area
Quarry Lake Park
Riverside Park and Bow River Loop
Sparrowhawk Day Use Area
Ribbon Creek Day Use Area
Alternatives:
Barrier Lake Day Use Area
Canoe Meadows Day Use Area
Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes Day Use Area
Quarry Lake Park
Riverside Park and Bow River Loop
Sparrowhawk Day Use Area
Wedge Pond Day Use Area
Alternatives:
Barrier Lake Day Use Area
Canoe Meadows Day Use Area
Lower and Upper Kananaskis Lakes Day Use Area
Quarry Lake Park
Riverside Park and Bow River Loop
Sparrowhawk Day Use Area
Hiking Trails
Lillian Lake
Alternatives:
Prairie View Trail
Rawson Lake
Yates Mountain via Prairie View Trail
Little Lougheed
Alternatives:
Door Jam Mountain
East End of Rundle
Grizzly Peak
Ha Ling Peak
King Creek Ridge
South Lawson Peak
Mount Sparrowhawk
Alternatives:
Grotto Mountain
Mount Lady MacDonald
Tent Ridge
Read’s Tower
Alternatives:
East End of Rundle
Grizzly Peak
Ha Ling Peak
King Creek Ridge
South Lawson Peak
Rummel Lake (partially closed)
Alternatives:
Burstall Lakes
Prairie View Trail
Rawson Lake
Watridge Lake
Rummel Ridge/Pass (partially closed)
Alternatives:
Baldy Pass
Burstall Pass
Wasootch Ridge Trail
Sparrowhawk Tarns
Alternatives:
Baldy Pass
Hidden Lake
Old Goat Glacier
Yates Mountain via Prairie View Trail
Spencer Creek Trail
Alternatives:
Grizzly Peak
Ha Ling Peak – The Saddle
King Creek Ridge
Prairie View Trail
South Lawson Peak
Troll Falls / Hay Meadow
Alternatives:
Blackshale Suspension Bridge
Grassi Lakes
Grotto Canyon
Heart Creek Trail
Upper and Lower Galatea Lakes
Alternatives:
Jewell Pass via Prairie View Trail
Sarrail Ridge
Yates Mountain via Prairie View Trail
West Winds Pass
Alternatives:
Black Prince Cirque
Door Jam Mountain
Windtower Summit
Alternatives:
Ha Ling Peak
Heart Mountain Loop
Loder Peak
Mount Burstall
Mount Yamnuska Traverse
Sarrail Ridge
Tent Ridge
In Canmore and Kananaskis, our natural ecosystems and stunning landscapes are the heart and soul of our local mountain culture. Before your visit, we encourage you to sign the Pledge to the Peaks, committing to mindful exploration to ensure the safety of all inhabitants of the region and preserve the beauty of our unfiltered wilderness for generations to come.