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 wildlife
Watch your step!

Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections.

Safety Information 

Around town

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Prince of Wales Loop Trail Mud and snow at higher elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Snow patches; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Easy Kootenai Brown Trail Mud and snow at higher elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Snow patches; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Easy Townsite Loop Trail Mud and snow at higher elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Snow patches; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Easy Linnet Lake Loop Trail Mud and snow at higher elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Snow patches; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Moderate Bear's Hump Trail Mud and snow at higher elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Snow patches; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Moderate Bertha Lake Trail Wet and snowy sections. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Moderate Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail Wet and snowy sections. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Moderate Lower Bertha Falls Trail Wet and snowy sections. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Moderate Lakeshore Trail Wet and snowy sections. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Difficult Crypt Lake Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details

Akamina Parkway

Akamina Parkway is closed to motor vehicles at Little Prairie day use area.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Akamina Lake Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Easy Cameron Lakeshore Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Easy Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) Muddy sections at lower elevations. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Trail details
Moderate Boundary Creek Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Summit Lake Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Lineham Falls Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail Winter conditions. 14-11-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail Winter conditions. 14-11-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Moderate Akamina Pass Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Difficult Carthew-Alderson Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details
Difficult Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions; Trail details

Red Rock Parkway

Red Rock Parkway is closed for the season. Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 24 to May 1 (weather dependent)

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Blakiston Falls Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Easy Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Easy Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Moderate Bellevue Trail Some muddy sections. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Trail details
Moderate Twin Lakes Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Moderate Lost Lake Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Moderate Snowshoe Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Difficult Blakiston Valley Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Difficult South Kootenay Pass Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Difficult Lone Lake Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Difficult Goat Lake Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Difficult Avion Ridge Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details
Difficult Sage Pass Trail Winter conditions. 16-11-2023: Road access closed ; Trail details

Eastern areas / Highway 6

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Wishbone Trail Muddy sections at lower elevations. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Recent rain; Trail details
Moderate Horseshoe Basin Trail Muddy sections at lower elevations. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Recent rain; Trail details
Difficult Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) Muddy sections at lower elevations. 05-12-2023: Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Recent rain; 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 Dipper Ski Trail Muddy sections at lower elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Trail details
Easy Cameron Ski Trail Muddy sections at lower elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Trail details
Easy Red Rock Parkway Snow at higher elevations. 05-12-2023: Recent rain; Snow covered sections;  
Easy Wishbone Trail Winter conditions. 02-12-2023: Winter conditions;  
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