Trail conditions at Elk Island National Park
Elk Island has a number of trails of varied lengths winding through the different habitats found within the park. Elk Island is not mountainous and the trails found here have very few steep inclines. Each trail contains many wildlife viewing opportunities, from two different subspecies of bison to a multitude of songbirds.
Whether you’re out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Share the trail
Trails are shared by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders and wildlife alike. Respect other users and yield the right of way to ensure safety. Use extra caution when cycling. Cyclists can quickly and quietly startle wildlife.
Bison and people
Be responsible - treat bison and other wildlife with the respect they deserve and need. Be bison wise and help reduce the likelihood of an encounter.
Elk Island National Park of Canada
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Beaver Pond Trail | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hayburger Trail | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Amisk Wuche Trail | Good. | 20-05-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lakeview Trail | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Living Waters Boardwalk Trail | Good. | 20-05-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Moss Lake Trail | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Shirley Lake Trail | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Shoreline Trail: Beaver Bay Loop | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Easy |
Shoreline Trail: Elk Island Loop | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Easy |
Shoreline Trail: Shoreline Trail | Good. | 20-05-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Simmons Trail | Good. | 20-05-2022: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Tawayik Lake Trail: Oster Lake Trail | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | |
 Difficult |
Tawayik Lake Trail: Tawayik Lake Trail | Early season conditions. | 01-06-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wood Bison Trail | Spring conditions | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |