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. Most of the trails in the park travel through avalanche terrain. Plan ahead and know the risks. You are responsible for your own safety. Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections.
Avalanche safety
Watch your step!
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Mainly Dry. | 11-05-2022: Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Mainly Dry. | 11-05-2022: Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Mainly Dry. | 11-05-2022: Snow patches; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 11-05-2022: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Snowbound. | 11-05-2022: Avalanche debris on trail; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Mainly Dry. | 11-05-2022: Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Snowbound. | 11-05-2022: 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 | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 11-05-2022: Avalanche debris on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 11-05-2022: Avalanche debris on trail; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Spring conditions. | 11-05-2022: Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; Trail not maintained often; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 11-05-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Spring conditions. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Closed. | 04-05-2022: Prescribed fire in area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Closed. | 04-05-2022: Prescribed fire in area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 11-05-2022: Route finding skills essential; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 11-05-2022: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Open. | 11-05-2022: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Closed for the season. | 24-02-2022: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Access via Red Rock Parkway; | |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 11-05-2022: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 11-05-2022: Have a nice day!; |