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. The Kenow Wildfire has created a natural disturbance on the landscape and native plants in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Visitor safety
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Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Good. | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Temporary bridge structures are in place. Use caution when crossing; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 09-07-2021: Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Partially Closed | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; Construction work in progress; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: 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; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Temporary bridge structures are in place. Use caution when crossing; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Bear Warning | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Bear Warning | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Partially Closed | 20-07-2021: Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; Trail not maintained often; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Variable conditions. | 20-07-2021: Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Not Maintained | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; Trail not maintained often; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Good. | 20-07-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Variable conditions. | 20-07-2021: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Good. | 20-07-2021: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Fair. | 20-07-2021: Route finding may be necessary; Trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |