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 |
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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