West Bragg Creek Trails Master Plan

Official title: West Bragg Creek Trails Master Plan engagement

Closed Community Planning Environment & Climate Indigenous & Northern
Alberta developed a master plan for the West Bragg Creek trail system, about 40 km from Calgary. The plan balances recreation with Indigenous traditional uses, cattle grazing, forestry, and petroleum extraction. Public feedback was gathered in two phases during 2021-2022, with strong support from respondents.

Why This Matters

Love hiking, biking, or skiing near Calgary? This plan shapes how West Bragg Creek trails are managed for years to come. It affects trail maintenance, new trail development, and how recreation coexists with forestry and Indigenous land uses.

What Could Change

The final master plan is now complete. Trail improvements and maintenance will be implemented by the Government of Alberta and Bragg Creek Trails Association. The plan ensures trails are conserved and managed sustainably, with specific actions outlined for future development.

Key Issues

  • How should trails be maintained and improved in the West Bragg Creek area?
  • How can recreation coexist with forestry, grazing, and Indigenous traditional uses?
  • What new trails or features should be developed?

How to Participate

  1. This consultation is now closed. Review the final West Bragg Creek Trails Master Plan to see how public feedback shaped the outcomes.

What Happened

The consultation gathered 860 survey responses in Phase 1 and 600 in Phase 2, plus hundreds of comments via interactive mapping tools. 84% of respondents were supportive of the draft plan, and 85% were satisfied with the engagement process. Feedback helped develop the final West Bragg Creek Trails Master Plan.