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 Yoho 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 | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2020: Snowshoes recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Road access closed | 21-02-2020: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peaceful Pond - Lakeshore Connector Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2020: Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered. | 21-02-2020: Avalanche risk, use caution; Respect all posted notices and signs; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Snowbound. | 21-02-2020: Snowshoes recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 21-02-2020: 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. | 21-02-2020: Snowshoes recommended; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Good RECENT GROOMING: FEB 21: Great Divide; Lake O'Hara fireroad FEB 11: Tally-Ho; Horse Trail; Alluvial Fan; Kicking Horse Trail; Emerald Lake Connector FEB 10: Yoho Valley Road to switchbacks.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Monarch | Not Maintained | 01-02-2020: Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lake Connector | Good. | 11-02-2020: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Road to switchbacks | Good. | 13-02-2020: Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; Dogs on leash permitted; Double trackset classic; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | Good. | 11-02-2020: Dogs not permitted; Trackset classic; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail | Good. | 11-02-2020: Dogs not permitted; Trackset classic; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Tally-ho Trail | Good. | 11-02-2020: Dogs not permitted; Trackset classic; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald Lake Nordic Trail | Good. | 11-02-2020: Trackset classic; Dogs not permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Good. | 21-02-2020: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Dogs on leash permitted; Trackset classic; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Good. | 21-02-2020: Trackset classic and skate; Dogs not permitted; Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lake Horse Trail | Good. | 11-02-2020: Dogs not permitted; Trackset classic; |