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..

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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 Peaceful Pond - Lakeshore Connector Trail Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes recommended; Trail details
Easy Wapta Falls Trail Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; No westbound access ; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Deadfall on trail; Trail details
Moderate Sherbrooke Lake Trail Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Snowshoes recommended; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; Dogs on leash permitted; 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.; Trail details
Easy Emerald Lakeshore Trail Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Avalanche risk, use caution; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes recommended; Deadfall on trail; Trail details
Easy Hamilton Falls Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes recommended; Trail details
Moderate Emerald River Trail Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes recommended; Trail details

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

Good conditions on trackset trails. Recent tracksetting: Jan. 15: Great Divide. Jan. 14: Kicking Horse; Tally-Ho. Jan. 4: Emerald Lake Nordic trail; Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop; Emerald Lake Horse trail. Dec 11: Yoho Valley Road.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Monarch Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Not yet maintained; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Emerald Lake Connector Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Avalanche risk, use caution; Trail work in progress; Snowshoes recommended; Trail details
Easy Yoho Valley Road to switchbacks Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Tracksetting ends at the switchbacks. Avalanche danger beyond the switchbacks; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop Snow covered. 14-01-2021: Fresh snow covering track set; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Easy Tally-ho Trail Good. 14-01-2021: Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Easy Kicking Horse Trail Good. 14-01-2021: Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Moderate Emerald Lake Nordic Trail Caution 15-01-2021: Trail work in progress; Slushy sections ; Trail details
Moderate Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Dogs on leash permitted; Please walk or snowshoe beside tracks set, not on tracks; Skier tracked; Trail details
Easy Great Divide Trail Good. 15-01-2021: Trackset classic and skate; Please walk or snowshoe beside tracks set, not on tracks; Dogs not permitted; Trail details
Easy Emerald Lake Horse Trail Snow covered. 15-01-2021: Fresh snow covering track set; Dogs not permitted;