Skip to main content
Person grilling on bbq at a cabin

Ontario Parks Snow Report

Kakabeka Falls

Last Updated: 05/01/2026

Facilities at park


MapPDF
Current Condition Excellent
Snow Depth 56 cm
New Snow 17 cm
Last Updated 05/01/2026

Number of Trails 4
Open Trails (total length) 15 km
Track Set Trails (total length) 15 km
Skate Set Trails (total length) 15 km

The park offers over 15 km of groomed skate and classic cross-country skiing trails suitable for all levels of skiers. Beginners can practice their techniques on the flatter and shorter campground road loops.

Trail Name Trail Conditions Trail Type Last Groomed
intermediate Beaver Meadows
(7.2 km, loop)
Fresh Snow
Classic and Skate 04/01/2026
beginner Poplar Point
(3.8 km, loop)
Machine Groomed Powder
Classic and Skate 05/01/2026
Expert River Terrace
(10 km, loop)
Fresh Snow
Classic and Skate 04/01/2026
beginner Whispering Hills Campground
(1.2 km, loop)
Machine Groomed Powder
Classic and Skate 05/01/2026

Skating Trail Condition Good

The park offers a 160-metre ice skating trail, lit in the evenings to 10 p.m. The skate trail is accessed from Luckens Road, with parking immediately adjacent.

Buy your daily vehicles permit in advance at https://reservations.ontarioparks.ca

Choose from a 2-hour, 4-hour or full day daily vehicle permits.

The skate trail is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, conditions permitting.

Explore the Mountain Portage Trail, an easy loop with excellent views of the falls, gorge, and river. For more of a challenge, try the Little Falls Trail.

Legend

one quarter full snowflake Poor Condition

one half full snowflake Fair Condition

threee quarter full snowflake Good Condition

full snowflake Excellent Condition

closed No Snow

For information about winter safety and other winter activities in Ontario Parks, go to our Winter Experience Page.

Winter Safety and Activities