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.
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Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Moderate | 08-08-2019: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Open. | 24-07-2019: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Open. | 24-07-2019: Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 15-07-2019: Construction work in progress; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Open. | 24-07-2019: Mainly dry; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Open. | 24-07-2019: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rock Garden Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bostock Creek Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: A Restricted Activity Order is in place from July 15 - September 30. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more.; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Beaver Valley Trail | Construction is occurring in the area. Please respect all posted notices and signs. | 24-07-2019: Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bald Hills Trail | Open. | 24-07-2019: Route finding skills essential; Route unmarked; | Trail details |