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. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Good. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Good. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Good. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; Trees across trail recently removed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Good. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Good. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Recent rain; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail recently removed; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Not Maintained | 2025-11-06: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 27 to May 1 (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Muddy sections at lower elevations. | 2025-11-06: Have a nice day!; Road access closed ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Road access closed ; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2025-11-06: Stay on trail; Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; Extremely overgrown trail, Vimy Junction to Wishbone and Crypt Landing - Travel not recommended; Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Mud and snow at higher elevations. | 2025-11-06: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Mud, ice and snow at higher elevations. | 2025-11-06: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 2025-09-01: Updated 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekends; Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Open. | 2025-09-01: Parking available; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 2025-09-01: Parking available; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Closed for the season. | 2025-10-27: Road access closed ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Open. | 2025-09-01: Parking available; | |
| Easy |
Akamina Parkway | Open. | 2025-09-01: Parking available; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 2025-09-01: Parking available; |
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Waterton Lakes National Park | Low | 2025-11-03: Not applicable; Campfire ban in effect; | Trail details |
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