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 | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Restoration | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | Bear warning : Hike in a group and make noise. | 11-09-2021: 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; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numa Creek Trail | Fair. | 11-09-2021: Respect all posted notices and signs; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details | |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Bear with cub(s) frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Bear with cub(s) frequenting the area; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; |
Vermillion River Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass | Hazardous conditions. | 11-09-2021: Bridge(s) out; Challenging route ; Dangerous fords; Difficult route finding ; Excellent routefinding imperative. Do not travel in poor visibility; Extensive trail erosion; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Unmaintained trail; Use caution; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Hazardous conditions. | 11-09-2021: Bridge(s) out; Challenging route ; Dangerous fords; Difficult route finding ; Excellent routefinding imperative. Do not travel in poor visibility; Extensive trail erosion; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Unmaintained trail; Use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Good. | 11-09-2021: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |