Trail conditions at Elk Island National Park

Elk Island National Park

Elk Island has a number of trails of varied lengths winding through the different habitats found within the park. Elk Island is not mountainous and the trails found here have very few steep inclines. Each trail contains many wildlife viewing opportunities, from two different subspecies of bison to a multitude of songbirds.

Whether you’re out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.

Share the trail

Trails are shared by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders and wildlife alike. Respect other users and yield the right of way to ensure safety. Use extra caution when cycling. Cyclists can quickly and quietly startle wildlife.

Bison and people

Be responsible - treat bison and other wildlife with the respect they deserve and need. Be bison wise and help reduce the likelihood of an encounter.

Elk Island National Park of Canada

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Beaver Pond Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Easy Hayburger Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Easy Lakeview Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Moderate Amisk Wuche Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Easy Living Waters Boardwalk Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Stay on trail; Trail details
Moderate Moss Lake Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Moderate Shirley Lake Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Easy Shoreline Trail: Beaver Bay Loop Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended;  
Easy Shoreline Trail: Elk Island Loop Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended;  
Easy Shoreline Trail: Shoreline Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Moderate Simmons Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Easy Tawayik Lake Trail: Oster Lake Trail Snow covered. 07-12-2022: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended;  
Difficult Tawayik Lake Trail: Tawayik Lake Trail Snow covered. 15-12-2022: No dogs allowed; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Trail details
Difficult Wood Bison Trail Closed. 07-12-2022: Bridge(s) unsafe; Trail details

Ski Trails

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Nordic Ski Trail Snow covered. 14-03-2023: Trail groomed; Trail details
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