Trail conditions
Construction at Red Rock Canyon could impact your visit. Several bridges will be out this fall.
Whether you're out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Wildlife safety
The chance of seeing wildlife in the wild is one of the most exciting things about the mountain national parks.
Keep the “wild” in wildlifeWatch your step!
Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections.
Safety InformationAround town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; 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 | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Not Maintained | 21-09-2022: Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; Trail not maintained often; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Bridge closed. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Construction work in progress; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Red Rock Canyon bridge rehabilitation underway, obey all posted signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Good. | 21-09-2022: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Good. | 21-09-2022: Trail is in good condition; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 04-09-2022: Updated 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends; Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Limited capacity | 05-09-2022: Updated 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends; Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Open. | 05-09-2022: Updated 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends; | |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 05-09-2022: Updated 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends; Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 05-09-2022: Updated 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends; Have a nice day!; |