Trail conditions

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Some Parks Canada places have begun a safe, gradual reopening of some outdoor areas and services, including camping. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and be well-prepared for their visit. Details here.

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 Yoho 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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Have you been hiking in the last few days? Share a few pictures with us as well as your impressions. This will help us keep this report accurate for other hikers: pc.yohoinfo-infoyoho.pc@canada.ca

Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing (Yoho National Park of Canada)

Avalanche risk! When travelling beyond the marked trails, or past an avalanche danger sign, assume that you are in avalanche country - your group should be prepared with the appropriate knowledge, skills and equipment. For more information on winter travel and how to stay safe in the mountains, visit parksmountainsafety.ca

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Peaceful Pond - Lakeshore Connector Trail Snow covered. 22-01-2022: Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Easy Wapta Falls Trail Snow covered. 22-01-2022: No westbound access ; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Moderate Emerald River Trail Snow covered. 22-01-2022: Snowshoes recommended; Route finding skills essential; Trail details
Easy Emerald Lakeshore Trail Caution 22-01-2022: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snow covered; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Easy Hamilton Falls Snow covered. 22-01-2022: Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Moderate Sherbrooke Lake Trail Caution 22-01-2022: Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; Snow covered; Sherbrooke Lake Day Use Area parking lot has been cleared of snow and clearing will continue throughout the winter as equipment availability allows. Despite snow clearing, access to the Sherbrooke Lake Day Use Area remains challenging and a high clearance 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Parking is limited and visitors should have a backup plan in case the lot is full when they arrive. Visitors should not park at commercial vehicle brake checks or along the Trans-Canada Highway.; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Moderate Ross Lake Trail Snow covered. 22-01-2022: Snowshoes recommended; Trail details

Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)

Recent tracksetting: Jan 24: Tally-Ho. Jan 23: Great Divide trail. Jan 22: Emerald Horse Trail; Emerald Alluvial Fan. Jan. 20: Kicking Horse. Jan. 8: Emerald Lake Nordic Trail.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Monarch Snow covered. 22-01-2022: Dogs on leash permitted; Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Trail details
Easy Emerald Lake Connector Caution 22-01-2022: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snow covered; Dogs not permitted; Trail work in progress; Trail details
Easy Yoho Valley Road to switchbacks Snow covered. 22-01-2022: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop Good. 23-01-2022: Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Moderate Emerald Lake Nordic Trail Snow covered. 17-01-2022: Fresh snow covering track set; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Easy Kicking Horse Trail Good. 20-01-2022: Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Easy Emerald Lake Horse Trail Good. 23-01-2022: Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted;  
Easy Tally-ho Trail Good. 26-01-2022: Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Moderate Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail Snow covered. 22-01-2022: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; Skier tracked; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Great Divide Trail Good. 23-01-2022: Double trackset classic and skate; Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; Dogs not permitted; Trail details