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.
Hiking season in Glacier
The snow-free season is short. In May/June, some trails are snowbound or still subject to avalanche risk. In September, snow may start to accumulate at higher elevations. Check in at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre for seasonal recommendations.
Balu Pass trail restriction
Balu Pass is important grizzly bear habitat. Between July 15 and September 30 annually, hikers on this trail must travel in tight groups that include at least four adults. This minimizes disturbance to bears and helps keep this area open to hikers.
Useful links
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Low | 16-09-2021: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Closed. | 20-05-2022: Snow covered; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Closed. | 20-05-2022: Snow covered; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 20-05-2022: Campground closed.; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Closed. | 20-05-2022: Snow covered; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Closed. | 20-05-2022: Snow covered; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Early season conditions. | 20-05-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rock Garden Trail | Closed. | 20-05-2022: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Closed. | 20-05-2022: Snow covered; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bostock Creek Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Beaver Valley Trail | Early season conditions. | 20-05-2022: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bald Hills Trail | Snowbound. | 20-05-2022: Snowbound; | Trail details |