Trail conditions

Yoho National Park

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

Fire information

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Fire Danger Rating

Current fire danger

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Current fire danger Low 11-09-2024: Not applicable;  

Roads

The Yoho Valley Road is closed seasonally from mid-October to mid-June. T

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
N.A. Yoho Valley Road (Takakkaw Falls) Closed. 23-10-2024: Closed to vehicles seasonally from mid-October through mid-June; Trail details
N.A. Wapta Falls Road Closed. 23-10-2024: 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; No westbound access ; Trail details

East End Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Great Divide Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 02-11-2024: Snow covered; Trail details
Easy Ross Lake Trail Winter conditions. 29-10-2024: Icy sections; Snow covered sections; Trail details
Easy Sherbrooke Lake Trail Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: No eastbound access ; Parking for Sherbrooke Lake is now located at the Great Divide Lodge, 400m east of the Sherbrooke Lake day use area. Parking is limited and visitors should have a backup plan in case the lot is full when they arrive. Visitors should not park at commercial vehicle brake checks or along the Trans-Canada Highway.; Snow covered; Trail details
Moderate Paget Lookout Trail Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: Snow covered; Trail details

Yoho Valley

The Whaleback bridge has been removed for the winter. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Centennial Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Trail details
Easy Laughing Falls Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Trail details
Moderate Twin Falls Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Trail details
Moderate Yoho Lake Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered;  
Difficult Little Yoho Valley Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Trail details
Difficult Iceline via Celeste Lake Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Trail details
Difficult Iceline via Little Yoho Valley Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Trail details
Difficult Whaleback Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Trail details

Emerald Lake Area

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Emerald Lakeshore Loop Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; Trail details
Easy Hamilton Falls Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; Trail details
Easy Kicking Horse to Amiskwi Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; Trail details
Moderate Emerald Basin Trail Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: Snow covered; Trail details
Moderate Kicking Horse to Otterhead Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; Trail details
Moderate Hamilton Lake Trail Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: Snow covered; Trail details
Moderate Yoho Pass Trail Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: Snow covered; Trail details
Moderate Emerald River Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Snow covered sections; Icy sections;  
Difficult Amiskwi Trail Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: Snow covered;  
Difficult Emerald Triangle Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: Snow covered; Trail details
Difficult South Burgess Pass Trail Winter conditions. 28-10-2024: Snow covered; Trail details

West End Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Wapta Falls Trail Road access closed 28-10-2024: No westbound access ; Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy sections; Icy sections; Trail details
Moderate Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Cleats recommended; Icy sections; Trail details
Moderate Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Cleats recommended; Icy sections; Trail details
Moderate Hoodoos Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Cleats recommended; Icy sections; Trail details
Moderate Ottertail Valley to McArthur Trail Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. 28-10-2024: Cleats recommended; Icy sections; Trail details

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