Trail conditions
General conditions
Fall has officially arrived! The weather in the mountains can change quickly. Be well informed before you head out and be prepared for sudden winter conditions. Weather
Safety warnings
Be bear aware! The bears are still awake.
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East End Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 08-10-2019: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 08-10-2019: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 08-10-2019: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
Emerald Lake Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 08-10-2019: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
 Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 08-10-2019: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 08-10-2019: Route finding may be necessary; Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wapta Highline Trail | Not recommended. | 08-10-2019: Snowbound; | |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 08-10-2019: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 08-10-2019: Route finding may be necessary; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
West End Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Poor. | 08-10-2019: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Poor. | 08-10-2019: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail | Poor. | 08-10-2019: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 08-10-2019: Snow covered; | Trail details |
Yoho Valley
The Yoho Valley road is closed due to winter road conditions. The seasonal Whaleback bridge has been removed for the winter. Expect snow at higher elevations.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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Lake O'Hara
The lake O'Hara campground is now closed for the winter season.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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