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. Watch your step! Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections. The Kenow Wildfire has created a natural disturbance on the landscape and native plants in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Icy and muddy trails
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Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Mainly dry; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Mainly dry; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Mainly dry; Snow patches; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Variable conditions. | 19-04-2021: Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Mainly dry; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Temporary bridge structures are in place. Use caution when crossing; Avalanche terrain; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 05-05-2021: Minor rough sections; Trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Mainly dry; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 12-04-2021: 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; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Temporary bridge structures are in place. Use caution when crossing; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles up to Little Prairie Day Use Area.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 12-04-2021: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Variable conditions. | 12-04-2021: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Variable conditions. | 05-05-2021: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Variable conditions. | 05-05-2021: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Open to the Canada-U.S.A border; Trail not maintained often; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Avalanche terrain; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Avalanche terrain; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Avalanche terrain; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Avalanche terrain; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Avalanche terrain; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Variable conditions. | 05-05-2021: Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is available for hiking, biking and winter recreation. The road is closed to vehicles for the season.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Spring conditions | 05-05-2021: Trail is in good condition; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Winter conditions; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Spring conditions | 05-05-2021: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Spring conditions | 03-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Variable conditions. | 05-05-2021: Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Spring conditions | 05-05-2021: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Variable conditions. | 05-05-2021: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Variable conditions. | 03-05-2021: Route finding may be necessary; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |