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 | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: This hike requires a boat shuttle to and from the trailhead. Contact Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. (403-859-2362) for shuttle schedule and availability, particularly during spring and fall; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Not Maintained | 2026-09-08: Trees across trail due to wind; Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October to May (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Castle River Divide | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | |
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-09-08: Extremely overgrown trail, Vimy Junction to Wishbone and Crypt Landing - Travel not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Open. | 2026-09-08: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Open. | 2026-09-08: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Waterton Lakes National Park | Low | 2026-09-08: There is no fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 2026-09-07: Caution; Wildlife corridor; Obey all posted signage; | |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Open. | 2026-09-07: Obey all posted signage; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 2026-09-07: Obey all posted signage; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Open. | 2026-09-07: Caution; Wildlife corridor; Obey all posted signage; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Open. | 2026-09-07: Obey all posted signage; | |
| Easy |
Akamina Parkway | Open. | 2026-09-07: Caution; Wildlife corridor; Obey all posted signage; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 2026-09-07: Obey all posted signage; |
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