Trail conditions
Waterton Lakes National Park
Whether you're out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Wildlife safety
The chance of seeing wildlife in the wild is one of the most exciting things about the mountain national parks.
Keep the “wild” in wildlifeWatch your step!
Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections.
Safety InformationAround town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Campground open.; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Campground open.; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Steep snow slopes ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Campground open.; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Open. | 12-07-2025: Grizzly bear(s) in area; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Not Maintained | 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Not Maintained | 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 31 to May 1 (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Spring conditions. | 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Spring conditions. | 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Spring conditions. | 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Good. | 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Open. | 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Open. | 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Open. | 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Akamina Parkway | Open. | 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; |
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