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.
The Bertha trailhead is in an avalanche path. Check the Bertha-Townsite avalanche advisory (updated daily) before accessing the area.
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 | Some snow patches. | 11-04-2024: Late season - variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Some snow patches. | 11-04-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Some snow patches. | 11-04-2024: Late season - variable conditions; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 10-04-2024: Avalanche danger; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 10-04-2024: Avalanche danger; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Avalanche danger; Winter conditions; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 10-04-2024: Avalanche danger rising with increasing daytime temperatures; Avalanche terrain; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Avalanche danger; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is closed to motor vehicles at Little Prairie day use area.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is closed for the season. Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 24 to May 1 (weather dependent)
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Some snow patches. | 11-04-2024: Late season - variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Winter conditions. | 10-04-2024: Road access closed ; Winter conditions; Avalanche terrain; | 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 |
Dipper Ski Trail | Snow covered. | 11-04-2024: Late season - variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Snow covered. | 11-04-2024: Late season - variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Some snow patches. | 11-04-2024: Late season - variable conditions; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Some snow patches. | 11-04-2024: Late season - variable conditions; |
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