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.
Bears and people
Be responsible - treat bears and other wildlife with the respect they deserve and need. By learning about bear behaviour, you can help reduce the likelihood of an encounter.
Play, Clean, Go
Waterton’s vulnerability to the spread of invasive plants has increased due to the Kenow Wildfire. You can help protect the landscape by remembering to Play Clean Go when hiking.
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Construction work in progress; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Alderson Lake (from Townsite trailhead) | Closed. | 13-09-2019: Closed due to wildfire; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Closed. | 13-09-2019: Closed due to wildfire; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Loop Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Minor rough sections; Mountain biking is not recommended on the Akamina portion of the Crandell Loop Trail due to loose rock from rock scaling work; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crypt Lake Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Partially closed, check trail details for additional information. | 13-09-2019: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Bridge(s) out; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Open. | 13-09-2019: Minor rough sections; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Open. | 13-09-2019: Unmaintained trail; Challenging route ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Open. | 13-09-2019: Minor rough sections; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Open. | 13-09-2019: Trail overgrown with vegetation; Route finding may be necessary; | Trail details |