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 InformationWinter 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 | Fair. | 23-12-2024: Good, trackset ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Fair. | 23-12-2024: Good, trackset ; Compact snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dipper Ski Trail | Good. | 19-12-2024: Winter conditions; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Mainly Dry. | 23-12-2024: Not enough snow to trackset ; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Mainly Dry. | 23-12-2024: Not enough snow to trackset ; | Trail details |
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 23-12-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 23-12-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 23-12-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 23-12-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 18-12-2024: Winter conditions; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 18-12-2024: Winter conditions; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 18-12-2024: Winter conditions; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 18-12-2024: Winter conditions; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Snow covered with icy sections. | 18-12-2024: Winter conditions; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles to Little Prairie day use area.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Fair. | 23-12-2024: Good, trackset ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Fair. | 23-12-2024: Good, trackset ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is closed for the season. Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 31 to May 1 (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 23-12-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Mainly Dry. | 23-12-2024: Not enough snow to trackset ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Some bare patches; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Winter conditions. | 18-12-2024: Snow covered; Winter conditions; Trail very brushy; Some bare patches; | Trail details |
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