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 |
Dipper Ski Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Packed snow; Not trackset ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Packed snow; Not trackset ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Some snow patches. | 20-01-2023: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Some snow patches. | 20-01-2023: Crusty snow; Freeze / thaw cycle; |
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Minor rough sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Avalanche terrain. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles up to Little Prairie Day Use Area.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Snow covered. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Winter conditions. | 20-01-2023: Avalanche terrain; Snow covered; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 20-01-2023: Winter conditions; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Closed for the season. | 20-01-2023: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; | |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Closed. | 20-01-2023: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 20-01-2023: Winter conditions; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 20-01-2023: Winter conditions; |
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