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.
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
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
Warnings and closures
Winter Restricted Area status
Backcountry avalanche bulletin
Construction projects
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Low | 17-02-2021: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Closed. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Closed. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Closed. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Closed. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Snow covered. | 20-10-2020: Hike in a group and make noise; Bears frequenting the area; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Partially Closed | 20-10-2020: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Maintenance work in progress; Hazardous trees; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Closed for the season. | 20-10-2020: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Snow covered. | 20-10-2020: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rock Garden Trail | Closed for the season. | 20-10-2020: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Closed for the season. | 20-10-2020: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bostock Creek Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Snow covered. | 13-04-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Beaver Valley Trail | Partially closed, check trail details for additional information. | 11-10-2020: Northern part of trail from trailhead to Grizzly Creek open for hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing; Respect all posted notices and signs; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bald Hills Trail | Snow covered. | 20-10-2020: Respect all posted notices and signs; Unmaintained trail; Deadfall on trail; Not recommended; | Trail details |