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..
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
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Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Valleyview | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Restoration | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | See comment section | 06-10-2022: 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; Freeze / thaw cycle; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
CAUTION! Avalanche danger. You are responsible for your own safety. These trails are in avalanche terrain from November-June.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numa Creek Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details | |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Freeze / thaw cycle; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Freeze / thaw cycle; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Freeze / thaw cycle; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Caution. | 06-10-2022: CAUTION: There is an active wasp nest located near the suspension bridge; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Freeze / thaw cycle; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Freeze / thaw cycle; |
Vermillion River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass | Not recommended. | 06-10-2022: Unmaintained trail; Backcountry travel not recommended; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Not recommended. | 06-10-2022: Unmaintained trail; Backcountry travel not recommended; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Freeze / thaw cycle; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Good. | 06-10-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |