Trail conditions
Waterton Lakes National Park
WARNING: Twin Lakes and Snowshoe campgrounds. A bear is frequenting the area.
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 | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bertha Lake Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Townsite-Crandell Lake Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Bear Warning. | 14-09-2023: This hike requires a boat shuttle to and from the trailhead. Contact Waterton Shoreline Cruise Co. (403-859-2362) for shuttle schedule and availability, particularly during spring and fall; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Open. | 14-09-2023: Have a nice day!; Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Dry. | 14-09-2023: Horse travel not recommended beyond Vimy Junction; Trail washed out in sections; Trail very brushy; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Good. | 14-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Entrance and parking lot status
Capacity status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Entrance Road at Park Gate | Open. | 03-09-2023: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Open. | 03-09-2023: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon parking lots | Open. | 03-09-2023: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Akamina Parkway | Open. | 03-09-2023: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lake parking lot | Open. | 03-09-2023: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Townsite parking | Open. | 03-09-2023: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Bear's Hump parking lot | Open. | 03-09-2023: Have a nice day!; |
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