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 | Excellent. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Excellent. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Excellent. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Excellent. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Good. | 26-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is open.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Not Maintained | 18-07-2024: Trail very brushy; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is open.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Excellent. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Excellent. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail very brushy; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Avalanche debris on trail. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Fair. | 25-07-2024: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; Trail very brushy; Seasonal Restriction: Hikers must be in a group of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by physical surroundings. Each group should carry bear spray with them. Minimum group size of 2 horses and 2 riders. No dogs allowed; No bikes allowed.; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Fair. | 18-07-2024: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; Trail very brushy; Hike in a group and make noise; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Fair. | 25-07-2024: Sections of trail overgrown with vegetation; Trail very brushy; Seasonal Restriction: Hikers must be in a group of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by physical surroundings. Each group should carry bear spray with them. Minimum group size of 2 horses and 2 riders. No dogs allowed; No bikes allowed.; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 21-07-2024: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Open. | 21-07-2024: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 21-07-2024: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Open. | 21-07-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Open. | 21-07-2024: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Akamina Parkway | Open. | 21-07-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 21-07-2024: Have a nice day!; |
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