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 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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Emerald Lake Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; Water levels fluctuate daily; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls | Good. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snow covered sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: High water levels at stream crossings; Water levels fluctuate daily; Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered sections; Not yet maintained; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wapta Highline Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Avalanche danger; Snowbound; Risk of post-holing; Not yet maintained; | |
| Easy |
Tally-ho Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse to Otterhead | Good. | 06-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
West End Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: No westbound access ; Watch for ticks; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Watch for ticks; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: No westbound access ; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: No westbound access ; | Trail details |
East End Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Walk-in-the-Past Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Use caution; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Poor. | 06-07-2022: No eastbound access ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: No eastbound access ; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Good. | 06-07-2022: Deadfall on trail; Stream crossings; | Trail details |
Yoho Valley
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Laughing Falls | Good. | 06-07-2022: Water levels fluctuate daily; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Avalanche danger; Snowbound; Bridges removed (for winter); Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Falls Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Water levels fluctuate daily; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Iceline - Yoho Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound; Deadfall on trail; Route finding skills essential; Backcountry travel not recommended; Not yet maintained; | |
| Difficult |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Fair. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; Deadfall on trail; Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Route finding skills essential; Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Highline - Lake Celeste Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound; Route finding skills essential; Not yet maintained; | |
| Moderate |
Yoho Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 06-07-2022: Snowbound at higher elevation; Numerous trees down on trail; Not yet maintained; |
Lake O'Hara
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
All Soul's Prospect | Snowbound. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Avalanche terrain; | |
| Moderate |
Shaffer Lake trails | Snow at higher elevations. | 05-07-2022: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
All Soul's Alpine Traverse Route | Snowbound. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Big Larch Trail | Snowbound. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; | |
| Difficult |
Yukness Ledges Trail | Snowbound. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wiwaxy Gap Trail | Mainly Dry. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
West Opabin Trail | Mainly Dry. | 05-07-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Opabin Prospect/ Plateau Trail | Poor. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Flooded sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Odaray Grandview Trail | Snowbound. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Linda Lake/ Morning Glory Trail | Muddy sections at lower elevations. | 05-07-2022: Not yet maintained; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake McArthur High Level Trail | Snowbound. | 05-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Oesa Trail | Fair. | 05-07-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lake O'Hara Trail | Water on trail in some sections. | 05-07-2022: Flooded sections; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Huber Ledges Trail | Snowbound. | 03-07-2022: Not recommended; Not yet maintained; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
East Opabin Trail | Mainly Dry. | 05-07-2022: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |