Trail conditions
General conditions
While on the trails, please behave responsibly and practice physical distancing. Where possible, create two metres distance between you and other people by stepping to the side and not following directly behind the person or group in front of you. Safety is a shared responsibility. Let’s work together to keep Kootenay National Park safe..
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Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Valleyview | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Restoration | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Fresh snow; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Fresh snow; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Closed. | 13-10-2020: Construction work in progress; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | Hazardous conditions. | 13-10-2020: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Trail washed out in sections; Bridge(s) out; Caution; Challenging route ; Deadfall on trail; Extensive trail erosion; Grizzly bear(s) in area; Numerous trees down on trail; Route finding skills essential; Unmaintained trail; Seasonal Restriction: Hiking parties must be in a group size of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. Each hiking party should carry bear spray with them; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Hector Gorge Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Numerous trees down on trail; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Dolly Varden Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Easy |
East Kootenay Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Numerous trees down on trail; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Easy |
West Kootenay Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Numerous trees down on trail; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; |
Rockwall Trail Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Numa Creek Trail | Closed for maintenance. | 06-08-2020: Bridge(s) out; Construction work in progress; | Trail details | |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 13-10-2020: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; |
Vermillion River Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass | Hazardous conditions. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Backcountry travel not recommended; Bridge(s) out; Caution; Challenging route ; Dangerous fords; Excellent routefinding imperative. Do not travel in poor visibility; Hazardous trees; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Trail washed out in sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Hazardous conditions. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Backcountry travel not recommended; Bridge(s) out; Caution; Challenging route ; Dangerous fords; Excellent routefinding imperative. Do not travel in poor visibility; Hazardous trees; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Trail washed out in sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Fair. | 13-10-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fresh snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |