Trail conditions report

Kootenay National Park

In the mountains, trail conditions can change quickly. Find the latest trail condition reports and closures for Kootenay National Park. Be sure to check back often for up-to-date information.

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Fire Danger Rating

Current Fire Rating

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Current fire danger Low 10-07-2025: Not applicable;  

Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Valleyview Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Olive Lake Good. 09-07-2025: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Loop Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Letwilc7úÌecw Loop (pronounced Led‐wheel‐oo‐loo) Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Hot Springs Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Creek Fair. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail overgrown with vegetation;  
Moderate Kimpton Creek Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Moderate Sinclair Canyon Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Moderate Cobb Lake Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Difficult Kindersley Pass See comment section 09-07-2025: Seasonal Restriction: Hiking parties must be in a group size of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. Each hiking party should carry bear spray with them; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Trail details
Difficult Sinclair Creek See comment section 09-07-2025: Seasonal Restriction: Hiking parties must be in a group size of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. Each hiking party should carry bear spray with them; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches;  

Kootenay River Area Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Dog Lake Loop Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Easy Simpson River Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details

Vermillion River Area Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Fireweed Loop Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Paint Pots Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Easy Marble Canyon Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Vermillion River Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Moderate Stanley Glacier Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Difficult Honeymoon Pass Not recommended. 09-07-2025: Backcountry travel not recommended; Unmaintained trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow patches; Trail details
Difficult Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Fair. 09-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Deadfall on trail; Trail details
Difficult Honeymoon Pass: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass Caution. 09-07-2025: Backcountry travel not recommended; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail details

Rockwall Trail Area

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Difficult Numa Creek Fair. 09-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; Trail details
Moderate Ochre Creek Good. 09-07-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Difficult Floe Lake Good. 09-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; High water levels at stream crossings; Trail details
Difficult Numa Pass Some snow patches. 09-07-2025: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted;  
Difficult Helmet Creek Good. 09-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Difficult Rockwall Pass Some snow patches. 09-07-2025: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Creek Good. 09-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Pass Some snow patches. 09-07-2025: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted;  

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