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 Kootenai Brown Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; Trail details
Easy Linnet Lake Loop Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; Trail details
Easy Townsite Loop Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; Trail details
Easy Prince of Wales Loop Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; Trail details
Moderate Bear's Hump Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; Trail details
Moderate Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Wildlife corridor; Trail details
Moderate Lakeshore Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Campground open.; Trail details
Moderate Lower Bertha Falls Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Campground open.; Trail details
Difficult Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Steep snow slopes ; Trail details
Difficult Bertha Lake Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Campground open.; Trail details
Difficult Crypt Lake Trail Open. 12-07-2025: Grizzly bear(s) in area; Trail details

Akamina Parkway

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Akamina Lake Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Easy Cameron Lakeshore Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Easy Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Moderate Akamina Pass Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Moderate Boundary Creek Trail Not Maintained 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail details
Moderate Lineham Falls Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Moderate Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Moderate Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Moderate Summit Lake Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Difficult Carthew-Alderson Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Difficult Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) Not Maintained 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail details

Red Rock Parkway

Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 31 to May 1 (weather dependent).

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Blakiston Falls Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Easy Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Easy Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Moderate Bellevue Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Moderate Blakiston Valley Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Moderate Lost Lake Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Moderate Snowshoe Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Moderate Twin Lakes Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Difficult Avion Ridge Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Difficult Goat Lake Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Difficult Lone Lake Trail Spring conditions. 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult Sage Pass Trail Spring conditions. 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult South Kootenay Pass Trail Spring conditions. 11-07-2025: Not yet maintained; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; Trail details

Eastern areas / Highway 6

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Wishbone Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Moderate Horseshoe Basin Trail Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Difficult Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) Good. 11-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details

Entrance and parking lot status

Capacity status

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Entrance Road at Park Gate Open. 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!;  
Easy Cameron Lake parking lot Open. 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!;  
Easy Townsite parking Open. 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!;  
Easy Red Rock Parkway Open. 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; Trail details
Easy Red Rock Canyon parking lots Open. 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!;  
Easy Akamina Parkway Open. 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!; Trail details
Easy Bear's Hump parking lot Open. 13-07-2025: Have a nice day!;  

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