June 30, 2026
Due to rising water levels and a provincial High Streamflow Advisory, the City of Edmonton has closed all low-lying trails and river access on the North Saskatchewan River. The following trails are now closed:
- Highlands - Dawson Trail
- Capilano - Gold Bar Trail
- Emily Murphy - Kinsmen Trail
- River loop trail near Fort Edmonton Park
Additional trail closures along Mill Creek are also in effect at Jackie Parker Park and the Minchau neighbourhood.
To maintain your safety, Edmontonians should:
- Stay out of the water.
- Stay away from low-lying areas along the North Saskatchewan River and other natural waterways until further notice.
- Obey all trail closure signage.
- Keep pets away from the river and creeks during this time.
- Keep watercraft off the river due to fast-moving water, strong currents and debris.
The City is actively monitoring the situation and potential impacts. Updated trail closure information will be posted on edmonton.ca/TrailCautions and on the online trails cautions and closures map.
