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 | Dry. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Dry. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Trail | Dry. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Dry. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Icy | 2026-02-07: Mainly dry; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Some icy sections. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Some icy sections. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Some icy sections. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Variable winter conditions. | 2026-02-07: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-02-07: Snow at high elevation ; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 2026-02-07: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Iced trail. | 2026-02-07: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Hard packed snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-02-07: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Crusty snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Mainly Dry. | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-02-07: The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Hard packed snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Bridges removed (for winter). | 2026-02-07: Bridges removed (for winter); Winter conditions; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 2026-02-07: Numerous trees down on trail; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-02-04: Numerous trees down on trail; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-02-04: Numerous trees down on trail; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 2026-02-07: Numerous trees down on trail; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-02-07: Avalanche terrain; Winter conditions; Hard packed snow; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Snow covered. | 2026-02-07: Avalanche terrain; Winter conditions; Hard packed snow; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 27 to May 1 (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Some icy sections. | 2026-02-07: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Dry. | 2026-02-07: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Dry. | 2026-02-07: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Dry. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Good. | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Icy | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Snow at higher elevations. | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; | 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 |
Akamina Pass Ski Trail | Packed. | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Icy conditions | 2026-02-07: Have a nice day!; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dipper Ski Trail | Packed. | 2026-02-07: Hard packed snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | No snow. | 2026-02-07: Open - winter recreational access. No motorised vehicles ; Hiking/cycling access permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Mainly Dry. | 2026-02-07: Trees across trail due to wind; | Trail details |
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Waterton Lakes National Park | Low | 2025-12-11: Not applicable; | Trail details |
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