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.
Bear safety
It's berry season, bear encounters are more likely. If you’re out on the trails, try to stay alert, travel in a tight group, make noise, carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Be bear awareElk rutting season
An annual area closure is in place on the Blakiston Fan to prevent disturbance of elk rutting in the area.
Important bulletinsAround town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Good. | 28-09-2020: Mainly dry; Intermittent closures required in fall/winter for trail improvements; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Variable conditions. | 21-09-2020: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 01-09-2020: Bridge over Bertha Creek near Lower Bertha Falls is closed; Potential stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 01-09-2020: Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Good. | 04-08-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: 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. | 01-09-2020: Bridge over Bertha Creek near Lower Bertha Falls is closed; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Variable conditions. | 01-09-2020: Trail is in good condition; Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
The Akamina Parkway is now open for hiking and biking, and will open to vehicles on October 1, 2020.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; Trail not maintained often; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Good. | 21-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Open. | 22-09-2020: Mainly dry; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Variable conditions. | 01-09-2020: Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Good. | 01-09-2020: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Good. | 01-09-2020: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Variable conditions. | 01-09-2020: Trail is in good condition; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Variable conditions. | 01-09-2020: Route finding may be necessary; Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |