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.
Avalanche season is here!
Much of the mountain area within Waterton Lakes National Park is avalanche terrain. Know before you go. Visit avalanche.pc.gc.ca for the latest avalanche conditions.
Winter hiking and walking
Watch for icy sections on paths and trails. Use ice cleats and hiking poles to prevent slips and falls.
Winter recreation
The roads and trails listed below will be trackset or groomed when conditions allow. The Akamina and Red Rock parkways are open for non-motorized use (winter recreation) this winter. Treat the parkways as backcountry terrain and travel with caution.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Akamina Parkway | Variable conditions. | 23-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | |
 Easy |
Chief Mountain Highway | Variable conditions. | 23-03-2020: Snow covered, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Variable conditions. | 23-03-2020: Snow covered, variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone | Variable conditions. | 23-03-2020: Snow covered, variable conditions; |
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Alderson Lake (from Townsite trailhead) | Open. | 09-03-2020: Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Closed. | 09-03-2020: Closed due to wildfire; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Loop Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: 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; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
The Akamina Parkway is closed for construction until December 20, 2019, when it will open for non-motorized use (winter recreation).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
The Red Rock Parkway is open for hiking and biking (non-motorized use).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Open. | 09-03-2020: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Open. | 09-03-2020: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |