Trail conditions
Yoho National Park
In the mountains, trail conditions can change quickly. Find the latest trail condition reports and closures for Yoho National Park. Be sure to check back often for up-to-date information.
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Fire Danger Rating
Current fire danger
Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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Easy | Current fire danger | Low | 05-10-2023: Not applicable; |
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing (Yoho National Park of Canada)
Avalanche risk! When travelling beyond the marked trails, or past an avalanche danger sign, assume that you are in avalanche country - your group should be prepared with the appropriate knowledge, skills and equipment. For more information on winter travel and how to stay safe in the mountains, visit parksmountainsafety.ca In order to prevent the spread of whirling disease, it is prohibited to enter, approach or remain within 3m of any waterbody in Yoho National Park.
Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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Easy | Peaceful Pond | Snow covered. | 08-03-2024: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Easy | Hamilton Falls | Snow covered. | 08-03-2024: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Easy | Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered. | 08-03-2024: In early winter season, the trail starts by the Emerald Lake public washroom and follows the perimeter of the lake. Once the lake surface is frozen, the trail starts on the lake to avoid the avalanche path.; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
Moderate | Ross Lake Loop Trail | See comment section | 08-03-2024: FIRESMART activity to take place winter 2023/24. Expect temporary closures, burning and smoke in area from November 20; Partial closure on Ross Lake Loop and 1.5 km section of Great Divide trail CLOSED 20 November until late March; Snow covered; | Trail details |
Moderate | Sherbrooke Lake Trail | See comment section | 08-03-2024: Parking for Sherbrooke Lake is now located at the Great Divide Lodge, 400m east of the Sherbrooke Lake day use area. Parking is limited and visitors should have a backup plan in case the lot is full when they arrive. Visitors should not park at commercial vehicle brake checks or along the Trans-Canada Highway.; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; Deadfall on trail; Snowshoes recommended; | Trail details |
Easy | Wapta Falls Trail | See comment section | 08-03-2024: Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; No westbound access ; Snow covered; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
Recent tracksetting: Mar 15 - Great Divide- skate lane only (west end access closed. Maintained east of archway only). Mar 8 - Yoho Valley Road (skate lane groomed only). Mar 3 - Kicking Horse Fire road; Classic Emerald; Alluvial Fan Loop; Emerald Connector; Tally-Ho/Old Ski Hill.
Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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Difficult | Emerald Lake Connector | Caution. | 11-03-2024: No dogs allowed; Avalanche risk, use caution; Fresh snow covering track set; | Trail details |
Moderate | Tally-ho - Old ski hill | Snow covered. | 11-03-2024: No dogs allowed; No trail maintenance on Tally-Ho section between the Yoho Visitor Centre and Trans Canada Highway.; Fresh snow covering track set; | Trail details |
Easy | Great Divide Trail | See comment section | 15-03-2024: Great Divide trail CLOSED west of the archway due to fire fuel reduction project in effect November 20 - late March. Smoke from debris pile burning possible in area. ; Trail will not be maintained west of the Great Divide arch in winter 2023/2024.; No dogs allowed; Double trackset classic and skate; Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; | Trail details |
Easy | Kicking Horse Trail | Snow covered. | 11-03-2024: No dogs allowed; Fresh snow covering track set; | |
Easy | Yoho Valley Road | Snow covered. | 11-03-2024: Dogs on leash permitted; Fresh snow covering track set; | Trail details |
Easy | Classic Emerald | Snow covered. | 11-03-2024: Fresh snow covering track set; No dogs allowed; | |
Easy | Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | Snow covered. | 11-03-2024: Fresh snow covering track set; No dogs allowed; | Trail details |
Moderate | Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Snow covered. | 11-03-2024: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Unmaintained trail; Dogs on leash permitted; Fresh snow; |
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