Trail conditions
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Whether you’re out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Avalanche risk
The steep terrain and deep snow of Glacier National Park makes many areas unsuitable for winter use due to avalanche hazard. Avalanche safety equipment and training is essential. Much of the backcountry is regularly closed for avalanche control and requires a Winter Permit to access.
Highway safety
Winter tires are required on the TransCanada Highway through Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks from October 1 to March 31. Check the weather forecast and road conditions on DriveBC before you hit the road.
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Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Closed for the season. | 01-10-2019: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Closed for the season. | 11-10-2019: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 11-10-2019: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Winter conditions. | 11-10-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Winter conditions. | 11-10-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Winter conditions. | 08-11-2019: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Winter conditions. | 08-11-2019: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Closed. | 19-05-2020: Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Winter conditions. | 08-11-2019: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rock Garden Trail | Closed. | 19-05-2020: Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Closed. | 19-05-2020: Not recommended; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Snowbound. | 08-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bostock Creek Trail | Closed. | 19-05-2020: Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Snowbound. | 08-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 14-10-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Bridges removed (for winter); Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Snowbound. | 08-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Winter conditions. | 14-10-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Snowbound. | 08-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Snowbound. | 08-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Snowbound. | 08-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Snowbound. | 08-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Beaver Valley Trail | Closed. | 19-05-2020: Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bald Hills Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-10-2019: Snow covered; | Trail details |