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.
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Fire Danger Rating
Current fire danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 05-10-2023: Not applicable; |
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing (Yoho National Park of Canada)
Avalanche risk! When travelling beyond the marked trails, or past an avalanche danger sign, assume that you are in avalanche country - your group should be prepared with the appropriate knowledge, skills and equipment. For more information on winter travel and how to stay safe in the mountains, visit parksmountainsafety.ca In order to prevent the spread of whirling disease, it is prohibited to enter, approach or remain within 3m of any waterbody in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Peaceful Pond | Snow covered. | 01-12-2023: Cleats recommended; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls | Snow covered. | 01-12-2023: Cleats recommended; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered. | 01-12-2023: In early winter season, the trail starts by the Emerald Lake public washroom and follows the perimeter of the lake. Once the lake surface is frozen, the trail starts on the lake to avoid the avalanche path.; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Ross Lake Loop Trail | See comment section | 18-11-2023: FIRESMART activity to take place winter 2023/24. Expect temporary closures, burning and smoke in area from November 20; Partial closure on Ross Lake Loop : 1.5 km section of Great Divide trail CLOSED 20 November until late March; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | See comment section | 01-12-2023: No eastbound access ; Parking area closed ; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | See comment section | 01-12-2023: Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; No westbound access ; Snow covered; Icy sections; Cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
Early winter conditions. Recent tracksetting: 2 Dec - Great Divide (west end access closed. Maintained east of archway only). 25 Nov - Yoho Valley Road.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
Emerald Lake Connector | Snow covered. | 03-11-2023: Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; No dogs allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tally-ho - Old ski hill | Early season conditions. | 03-11-2023: Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; No dogs allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | See comment section | 02-12-2023: Double trackset classic and skate; Great Divide trail CLOSED west of the archway due to fire fuel reduction project in effect November 20 - late March. Smoke from debris pile burning possible in area. ; Trail will not be maintained west of the Great Divide arch in winter 2023/2024.; No dogs allowed; Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail | Early season conditions. | 03-11-2023: Snow covered; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; No dogs allowed; | |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Road | Track-set | 25-11-2023: Double trackset classic and skate; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Classic Emerald | Snow covered. | 03-11-2023: Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; No dogs allowed; | |
| Easy |
Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | Snow covered. | 03-11-2023: Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; No dogs allowed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Snow covered. | 30-11-2023: Avalanche terrain; Unmaintained trail; Skier tracked; |
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