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 InformationWinter 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 | Spring conditions | 23-03-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; Hard packed snow; Not trackset ; Snow covered, variable conditions; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Spring conditions | 23-03-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dipper Ski Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 23-03-2025: Fresh snow; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Snow covered. | 23-03-2025: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles to Little Prairie day use area.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Snow covered with icy sections. | 23-03-2025: Cougar warning in effect ; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is closed for the season. Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 31 to May 1 (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 23-03-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Snow covered. | 23-03-2025: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Snow covered. | 23-03-2025: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Snow covered. | 23-03-2025: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
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