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..
AVALANCHE SEASON IS HERE
Know before you go! Please visit avalanche.pc.gc.ca for the latest avalanche conditions. You can consult our staff at pc.kootenayinfo-infokootenay.pc@canada.ca for further advice on safe trails. Ice climbers and skiers alike should carefully consider their exposure to overhead terrain.
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Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Valleyview | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Restoration | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Closed. | 29-07-2020: Construction work in progress; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Fair. | 06-08-2020: Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Good. | 29-07-2020: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | Hazardous conditions. | 06-08-2020: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Trail washed out in sections; Bridge(s) out; Dangerous fords; Caution; Challenging route ; Deadfall on trail; Extensive trail erosion; Grizzly bear(s) in area; High water levels at stream crossings; 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.; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Good. | 06-08-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Fair. | 06-08-2020: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Hector Gorge Trail | Fair. | 06-08-2020: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; | |
| Moderate |
Dolly Varden Trail | Fair. | 06-08-2020: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; | |
| Easy |
East Kootenay Trail | Fair. | 06-08-2020: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; | |
| Easy |
West Kootenay Trail | Fair. | 06-08-2020: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; |
Rockwall Trail Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: 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 | Good. | 06-08-2020: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Wet and muddy sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Fair. | 06-08-2020: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Wet and muddy sections; Numerous trees down on trail; |
Vermillion River Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Good. | 29-07-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass | Closed. | 29-07-2020: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Closed. | 29-07-2020: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Stay on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Good. | 06-08-2020: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Good. | 06-08-2020: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; | Trail details |