Trail conditions

Glacier National Park

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Hiking season in Glacier

The snow-free season is short. In May/June, some trails are snowbound or still subject to avalanche risk. In September, snow may start to accumulate at higher elevations. Check in at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre for seasonal recommendations.

Balu Pass trail restriction

Balu Pass is important grizzly bear habitat. Between July 15 and September 30 annually, hikers on this trail must travel in tight groups that include at least four adults. This minimizes disturbance to bears and helps keep this area open to hikers.

Fire danger rating

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
N.A. Current fire danger Very high 03-06-2023: N/A;  

Camping

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
N.A. Illecillewaet campground Closed. 19-05-2023: Campground closed for works.; Trail details
N.A. Loop Brook campground Closed. 19-05-2023: Campground closed for works.; Trail details
N.A. Mount Sir Donald campground Closed. 19-05-2023: Campground closed.; Trail details
N.A. Hermit backcountry campsite Snowbound. 19-05-2023: Campground closed.; Trail details
N.A. Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite Snowbound. 19-05-2023: Campground closed.; Trail details

Short hikes

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy 1885 Rails Trail Some wet sections. 01-06-2023: Snow patches; Trail details
Easy Loop Brook Trail Some wet sections. 01-06-2023: Snow patches; Trail details
Easy Bear Creek Falls Trail Open. 19-05-2023: Stay on trail; Trail details
Easy Meeting of the Waters Trail Some wet sections. 01-06-2023: Snow patches; Trail details
Easy Rock Garden Trail Open. 30-05-2023: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Hemlock Grove Trail Closed. 26-05-2023: Closed for maintenance until further notice; Trail details

Day hikes

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Great Glacier Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Trail details
Moderate Bostock Creek Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Trail details
Moderate Avalanche Crest Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Trail details
Moderate Balu Pass Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Trail details
Moderate Asulkan Valley Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Bridge(s) out; Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow patches; Trail details
Difficult Hermit Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Trail details
Difficult Mount Sir Donald Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Bridge(s) out; Snow covered sections; Trail details
Difficult Glacier Crest Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Trail details
Difficult Perley Rock Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Bridge(s) out; Snow covered sections; Trail details
Difficult Abbott Ridge Trail Snow at higher elevations. 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Trail details

Multi-day hikes

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Beaver Valley Trail Good. 31-05-2023: Northern part of trail from trailhead to Grizzly Creek open for hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing; Trail details
Difficult Bald Hills Trail Closed. 26-05-2023: Not recommended; Unmaintained trail; Trail details

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