A polular hiking trail in K-Country is closed because of bear activity in the area.

Alberta Parks says Ptarmigan Circpe is closed until further notice.

The warning extends to the Highwood Meadows Interpretive Trails as well as at the Highwood Meadows Day Use area and surrounding areas.

Although this area is closed, Alberta Parks wants to remind hikers and backcountry enthusiasts, bears can be encountered anywhere in the Kananaskis.

They suggest making noise on the trails and travel in groups, keep pets on a leash and carry bear spray and know how to use it.