Trail conditions
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 the Parks Canada visitor centres for further advice on safe trails. Ice climbers and skiers alike should carefully consider their exposure to overhead terrain.
Be bear aware! The bears are still awake.
The Kootenay Visitor Centre is closed from October 15 to April 30, 2020. For information, please call the Lake Louise Visitor Centre at 403-522-1264 or email pc.lakelouiseinfo.pc@canada.ca
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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 |
Hamilton Falls | Icy sections, cleats recommended. | 14-11-2019: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Road access closed | 14-11-2019: Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peaceful Pond - Lakeshore Connector Trail | Snow covered. | 14-11-2019: Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered. | 14-11-2019: Avalanche risk, use caution; Respect all posted notices and signs; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 14-11-2019: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 14-11-2019: Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; Carry avalanche transceivers, probe and shovel; Snowshoes recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 14-11-2019: Snowshoes recommended; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Thin snow cover RECENT GROOMING: Track-setting has not yet started for most trails due to insufficient snow. 11 NOV - GREAT DIVIDE - Double track set classic and skate
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Monarch | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lake Connector | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Snow covered; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Road to switchbacks | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Snow covered; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Snow covered; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Snow covered; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Tally-ho Trail | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Snow covered; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Good. | 14-11-2019: Trackset classic and skate; Dogs not permitted; Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald Lake Nordic Trail | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Snow covered; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Skier tracked; Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lake Horse Trail | Ungroomed. | 14-11-2019: Not yet maintained; Snow covered; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; |