Trail conditions
ATTENTION: Canada Day long weekend in Banff National Park: Please plan ahead before visiting the park.
Important information
Be extra cautious when engaging in any activities to avoid injury and/or getting lost to help minimize the demands placed on emergency response, search and rescue teams, and on the health care system.
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
Vehicle parking is limited to designated areas only. Roadside parking is prohibited. Signage and monitoring will be used throughout the park to inform the public of parking restrictions and encourage compliance.
Dogs are allowed on all trails in the summer unless otherwise specified in trail restrictions and closures. Refer to the information below to find out about any special restrictions. Keep dogs on leash and under physical control at all times.
Wildlife and you
When you see wildlife, give them space for your safety and their survival. If you’re out on the trails, travel in tight groups of 4 or more, stay alert, make noise, carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Closures and restrictions
For a complete list of ongoing closures and restrictions, please visit our Important Bulletins page.
For more information, please contact us:
Banff: 403-762-1550
Lake Louise: 403-522-3833
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Town of Banff Area
Trails are in variable conditions including wet, muddy and dry. Trails at higher elevations are snowbound and may have avalanche risk.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Marsh Loop | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Frequent Horse Use; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Fenland Trail | Closed. | 06-07-2022: Closed until further notice; Check the important bulletins for more information; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Healy Creek Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spray River West Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spray River East Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Sulphur Mountain Trail | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Stay on trail; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Goat Creek Trail | Mainly Dry. | 06-07-2022: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Stay on trail; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sulphur Mountain Westside Trail | Mainly Dry. | 06-07-2022: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sundance Canyon Trail | Mainly Dry. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Surprise Corner to Hoodoos Trail | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cascade Amphitheatre Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Not recommended; Snow at high elevation ; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Upper Stoney Trail | Mainly Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Lake Minnewanka Area
Check yourself for ticks.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Johnson Lake Loop | Good. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cascade Ponds Loop | Good. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; | |
| Easy |
Stewart Canyon Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
C-Level Cirque Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stewart Canyon–Aylmer Pass Junction | Good. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Aylmer Lookout Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; Debris on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Aylmer Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
Banff Area Biking Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Banff Legacy Trail: Banff–Banff East Gate | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Banff Legacy Trail: Vermilion Lakes–Bow Valley Parkway | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Return of the Jedi Trail | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Topp Notch Trail | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Star Wars Trail | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Bench Loop: Coastline | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Bench Loop: Teddy Bear's Picnic | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Bench Loop: The Spine | Dry. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Bow Valley/Castle Junction Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Cory Pass Loop | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Bridge(s) out; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bourgeau Lake Trail: Trailhead–Bourgeau Lake | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Snow covered sections; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bourgeau Lake Trail: Bourgeau Lake–Harvey Pass | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Not recommended; Snow at high elevation ; Steep snow slopes ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Boom Lake Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Hazardous trees; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Johnston Canyon Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ink Pots Trail | Mainly Dry. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; Stay on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rockbound Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Snowshoes recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vista Lake / Arnica Lake / Twin Lakes Trail: Trailhead–Vista Lake | Open. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Vista Lake / Arnica Lake / Twin Lakes Trail: Vista Lake–Arnica Lake | Snow at higher elevations. | 06-07-2022: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Vista Lake / Arnica Lake / Twin Lakes Trail: Arnica Lake–Twin Lakes | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Castle Lookout | Good. | 06-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Lake Louise Area
Trails at higher elevations may have ice or melting snow conditions and avalanche risk. Avoid deep snow, steep snow slopes and slippery areas.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Tramline Trail | Caution. | 01-07-2022: Trail advisory in effect from May 15 until October 15. Use alternate route such as Lake Louise Creek trail.; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bow River Loop | Partially Closed | 01-07-2022: Trail sections along the west side of Bow River CLOSED from May 15 to October 15; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Louise Creek Trail | Good. | 03-07-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Fairview Lookout Trail | Good. | 03-07-2022: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Caution. | 01-07-2022: Parking lot closed.; Bears frequenting the area; Bear spray recommended ; | |
| Moderate |
Lake Agnes Trail | Fair. | 01-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 01-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Big Beehive Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 03-07-2022: Switchbacks from Lake Agnes to Big Beehive are steep, snowy and hazardous. Not recommended.; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Little Beehive Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mirror Lake Highline Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Big Beehive to Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Caution. | 03-07-2022: Avalanche debris on trail; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Caution. | 03-07-2022: Avalanche debris on trail; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Fairview Mountain Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 01-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Highline/Plain of Six Glaciers Connector Trail | Poor. | 01-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Saddleback Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 01-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sheol/Paradise Connector Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 01-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Ross Lake Trail | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; Not yet maintained; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pipestone Trail | Caution. | 03-07-2022: Bears frequenting the area; Bear spray recommended ; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Taylor Lake Trail | Caution. | 03-07-2022: Flooded sections; Snow at high elevation ; Bears frequenting the area; Bear spray recommended ; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
Moraine Lake Area
Moraine Lake Road is OPEN to vehicle traffic. Parking is limited. To guarantee your visit, please reserve a shuttle with Parks Canada: www.reserve.pc.gc.ca Trails at high elevations may have slippery or soft snow conditions and avalanche risk. Avoid steep snow slopes and slippery areas.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Consolation Lakes Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Moraine Lake Highline Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Moraine Lakeshore Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rockpile Trail | Good. | 03-07-2022: Mainly dry; | |
| Moderate |
Eiffel Lake Trail | Poor. | 01-07-2022: Snow covered sections; Deadfall on trail; Avalanche debris on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Larch Valley/Minnestimma Lakes Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sentinel Pass Connector Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 03-07-2022: Steep snow slopes ; Risk of post-holing; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | |
| Difficult |
Wenkchemna Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 03-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Sections of deep snow; Risk of post-holing; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
Paradise Valley Area
Slippery, deep snow sections at higher elevations.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Lake Annette Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sentinel Pass - Paradise Valley Connector Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 29-06-2022: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snowbound; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Paradise Valley and Giant Steps Trail | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Snow covered sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
Icefields Parkway Area
Snow at high elevations with avalanche hazard
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Mosquito Creek Trail | Fair. | 01-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Bears frequenting the area; Bear spray recommended ; | |
| Difficult |
Molar Pass Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 03-07-2022: Snowbound; Not recommended; Sections of deep snow; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
North Molar Pass Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 03-07-2022: Snowbound; Not recommended; Sections of deep snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Helen Lake Trail | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy sections; Stream levels are high; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bow Glacier Falls Trail | Fair. | 01-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peyto Lake Viewpoint Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bow Summit Lookout Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 01-07-2022: Avalanche danger; Dangerous snow conditions; Snowbound; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Chephren Lake Trail | Fair. | 01-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cirque Lake Trail | Fair. | 01-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Lake Trail | Fair. | 01-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mistaya Canyon Trail | Good. | 01-07-2022: Mainly dry; | |
| Difficult |
Sarbach Lookout Trail | Caution. | 03-07-2022: Not yet maintained; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Howse River Lookout Trail | Good. | 01-07-2022: Mainly dry; | |
| Moderate |
Sunset Lookout Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sunset Pass Trail | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Not yet maintained; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Nigel Pass Trail | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Parker Ridge Trail | Not recommended. | 03-07-2022: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snowbound; Not recommended; | Trail details |
Skoki Area
Extensive sections of deep, soft snow and possible avalanche risk at higher elevations. Travel not recommended.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Baker Lake Trail via Boulder Pass | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Sections of deep snow; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hidden Lake Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Boulder Pass Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2022: Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Skoki Loop | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Sections of deep snow; Risk of post-holing; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Deception Pass Trail | Poor. | 03-07-2022: Snow at high elevation ; Sections of deep snow; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |