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 | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 2026-03-09: Avalanche danger; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Variable winter conditions. | 2026-03-09: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Avalanche terrain; Avalanche danger; Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2026-03-09: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Tracked and groomed. | 2026-03-13: Good, trackset ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Avalanche terrain; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Packed. | 2026-03-13: Packed snow; Trail groomed; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Bridges removed (for winter). | 2026-03-09: Bridges removed (for winter); Winter conditions; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered, variable conditions; Winter conditions; Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-04: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered, variable conditions; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-04: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered, variable conditions; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered, variable conditions; Winter conditions; Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered, variable conditions; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered, variable conditions; Winter conditions; | 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 | Snowbound. | 2026-03-09: Snow covered; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Snowbound. | 2026-03-09: Snow covered; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Snowbound. | 2026-03-09: Snow covered; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Snowbound. | 2026-03-09: Snow covered; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-03-09: Snow covered; Crusty snow; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
Winter recreation - designated ski trails
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles up to Little Prairie Day Use Area. Parks Canada will set cross-country skiing tracks between Little Prairie and Cameron Lake as conditions allow.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Pass Ski Trail | Good. | 2026-03-13: Packed snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Groomed. | 2026-03-13: Fresh snow; Groomed with tracks set on both sides; Good, trackset ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dipper Ski Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-11: Fresh snow; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-03-09: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Waterton Lakes National Park | Low | 2025-12-11: Not applicable; | Trail details |
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