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 June 15 and September 30, 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 Low 25-09-2023: N/A;  

Camping

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
N.A. Illecillewaet campground Open. 27-09-2023: First-come, first-served sites available; Trail details
N.A. Loop Brook campground Closed for the season. 27-09-2023: Campground closed.; Trail details
N.A. Mount Sir Donald campground Closed. 27-09-2023: Campground closed for works.; Trail details
N.A. Hermit backcountry campsite Open. 27-09-2023: First-come, first-served sites available; You must register at the Rogers Pass Discovery Center; Trail details
N.A. Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite Open. 27-09-2023: First-come, first-served sites available; You must register at the Illecillewaet Campground Welcome Station; Trail details

Short hikes

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy 1885 Rails Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Easy Loop Brook Trail Open. 27-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Easy Bear Creek Falls Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Easy Meeting of the Waters Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; Trail details
Easy Rock Garden Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Mainly dry; Trail details
Easy Hemlock Grove Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Mainly dry; Trail details

Day hikes

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Great Glacier Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Grizzly bear(s) in area; Trail details
Moderate Bostock Creek Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Trail is in good condition; -; Trail details
Moderate Avalanche Crest Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Moderate Balu Pass Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Moderate Asulkan Valley Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult Hermit Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult Mount Sir Donald Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult Glacier Crest Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult Perley Rock Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details
Difficult Abbott Ridge Trail Good. 27-09-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Trail details

Multi-day hikes

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Beaver Valley Trail Partially Closed 27-09-2023: Northern part of trail from trailhead to Grizzly Creek open for hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing; Trail closed past Grizzly Creek; Trail details
Difficult Bald Hills Trail Open. 27-09-2023: First-come, first-served sites available; Trail details

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