Trail conditions
Glacier National Park
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Fire information
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
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Hiking season in Glacier
The snow-free season is short. In May/June, some trails are snowbound or still subject to avalanche risk. In September, snow may start to accumulate at higher elevations. Check in at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre for seasonal recommendations.
Balu Pass trail restriction
Balu Pass is important grizzly bear habitat. Between June 15 and September 30, hikers on this trail must travel in tight groups that include at least four adults. This minimizes disturbance to bears and helps keep this area open to hikers.
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Low | 25-09-2023: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Closed for the season. | 09-10-2023: Campground closed.; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Closed for the season. | 27-09-2023: Campground closed.; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 27-09-2023: Campground closed for works.; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Closed. | 18-10-2023: You must register at the Rogers Pass Discovery Center; Campground closed.; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Closed. | 18-10-2023: You must register at the Rogers Pass Discovery Center; Campground closed.; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-11-2023: Snowbound; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Closed for the season. | 20-11-2023: Trailhead closed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Closed for the season. | 20-11-2023: Trailhead closed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rock Garden Trail | Closed for the season. | 20-11-2023: Trailhead closed; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Bostock Creek Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Closed for the season. | 20-11-2023: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Winter conditions. | 17-04-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Beaver Valley Trail | Partially Closed | 11-10-2023: Northern part of trail from trailhead to Grizzly Creek open for hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing; Trail closed past Grizzly Creek; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bald Hills Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-11-2023: Snowbound; | Trail details |
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