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 | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is open.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is open.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Excellent. | 10-10-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Fair. | 10-10-2024: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Fair. | 10-10-2024: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Fair. | 10-10-2024: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
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