- Trail:
- Minnewanka (Banff National Park)
- Status:
- Significant Issue / Amber
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Issue status:
- Condition:
- Unknown - please contribute condition
- Reporter Primary Activity:
- Mountain Bike
- Expires on: Sep 15, 2026 11:59pm
Description:
Seasonal Restriction is in effect: Cycling is prohibited on Minnewanka Trail
1. All hiking parties must travel in a minimum group size of four. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. The hiking party must carry bear spray with them at all times within the restricted area.
2. Bicycles are not permitted within the restricted area during this period.
3. Dogs are not permitted within the restricted area during this period.
4. Campers staying in Lm9, Lm11, Lm20, Lm22 must be in a group of 4 or more.
5. The Lm8 campground will be closed to all users during this period.
For more details, visit: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/mtn/ours-bears/gestion-management/ours-bears/minnewanka for more details.
1. All hiking parties must travel in a minimum group size of four. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. The hiking party must carry bear spray with them at all times within the restricted area.
2. Bicycles are not permitted within the restricted area during this period.
3. Dogs are not permitted within the restricted area during this period.
4. Campers staying in Lm9, Lm11, Lm20, Lm22 must be in a group of 4 or more.
5. The Lm8 campground will be closed to all users during this period.
For more details, visit: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/mtn/ours-bears/gestion-management/ours-bears/minnewanka for more details.
Previous Reports
Official Report
- Banff Field Unit - Parks Canada - Regional Admin Group
- BFU-PC