Trail conditions
Whether you're out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions. Natural hazards are part of the national park experience. Learn more about staying safe while enjoying Waterton Lakes National Park. Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections.
Visitor safety
Watch your step!
Winter recreation - designated ski trails
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles up to Little Prairie Day Use Area. Parks Canada will set cross-country skiing tracks between Little Prairie and Cameron Lake as conditions allow.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Dipper Ski Trail | Early season conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Distance (Rowe trailhead to Little Prairie) 6.5 km round trip; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Early season conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Early season conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone | Early season conditions. | 25-11-2021: Early season conditions; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; |
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 25-11-2021: This hike requires a boat shuttle to and from the trailhead. Contact Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. (403 859 2362) for shuttle schedule and availability, particularly during spring and fall; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 25-11-2021: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Partially Closed | 25-11-2021: Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; Trail not maintained often; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Variable conditions. | 25-10-2021: Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is closed for the season. Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 31 to May 1 (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Not Maintained | 25-11-2021: Trail not maintained often; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Variable conditions. | 25-11-2021: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Road access closed | 25-11-2021: Route finding may be necessary; Winter conditions; | Trail details |