Trail conditions

Waterton Lakes National Park

Whether you're out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.

The Bertha trailhead is in an avalanche path. Check the Bertha-Townsite avalanche advisory (updated daily) before accessing the area.

Wildlife safety

The chance of seeing wildlife in the wild is one of the most exciting things about the mountain national parks.

Keep the “wild” in wildlife
Watch your step!

Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections.

Safety Information 

Around town

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Kootenai Brown Trail Good. 03-05-2024: Have a nice day!; Trail details
Easy Linnet Lake Loop Trail Closed. 03-05-2024: Mainly dry; Trail details
Easy Townsite Loop Trail Good. 09-05-2024: Mainly dry; Trail details
Easy Prince of Wales Loop Trail Good. 09-05-2024: Mainly dry; Trail details
Moderate Bear's Hump Trail Good. 09-05-2024: Have a nice day!; Trail details
Moderate Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail Early season conditions. 03-05-2024: Snow patches; Trail details
Moderate Lakeshore Trail Avalanche risk, use caution. 03-05-2024: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Avalanche terrain; Bridge(s) out; Trail details
Moderate Lower Bertha Falls Trail Avalanche risk, use caution. 03-05-2024: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Avalanche terrain; Trail details
Difficult Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Avalanche danger; Winter conditions; Not recommended; Trail details
Difficult Bertha Lake Trail Avalanche risk, use caution. 03-05-2024: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Avalanche terrain; Trail details
Difficult Crypt Lake Trail Winter conditions. 23-04-2024: Avalanche danger; Winter conditions; Trail details

Akamina Parkway

Akamina Parkway is closed to motor vehicles at Little Prairie day use area.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Akamina Lake Trail Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Winter conditions; Snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Easy Cameron Lakeshore Trail Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Winter conditions; Snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Easy Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) Early season conditions. 03-05-2024: Snow patches; Trail details
Moderate Akamina Pass Trail Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Boundary Creek Trail Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Lineham Falls Trail Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Summit Lake Trail Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details
Difficult Carthew-Alderson Trail Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details
Difficult Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Winter conditions; Trail details

Red Rock Parkway

Red Rock Parkway is open.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Blakiston Falls Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Easy Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Snow patches; Trail details
Easy Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Trail details
Moderate Bellevue Trail Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Snow patches; Trail details
Moderate Blakiston Valley Trail Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Moderate Lost Lake Trail Winter conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Trail details
Moderate Snowshoe Trail Winter conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; Trail details
Moderate Twin Lakes Trail Early season conditions. 09-05-2024: Winter conditions; Snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Difficult Avion Ridge Winter conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; Trail details
Difficult Goat Lake Trail Winter conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; Trail details
Difficult Lone Lake Trail Winter conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; Trail details
Difficult Sage Pass Trail Winter conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; Trail details
Difficult South Kootenay Pass Trail Winter conditions. 09-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; Trail details

Eastern areas / Highway 6

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Wishbone Trail Early season conditions. 03-05-2024: Early season conditions; Trail very brushy; Trail details
Moderate Horseshoe Basin Trail Early season conditions. 03-05-2024: Early season conditions; Trail details
Difficult Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) Winter conditions. 02-05-2024: Avalanche terrain; Trail details
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