Trail conditions
Glacier National Park
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Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | Very high | 2026-07-13: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Open. | 2026-07-20: You must register at the Illecillewaet Campground Welcome Station; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Open. | 2026-06-26: Campground open.; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Open. | 2026-07-15: Snow covered; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Open. | 2026-07-15: Snow covered sections; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Closed for the season. | 2026-07-03: Campground closed; Snow covered; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Abandoned Rails | Good. | 2026-07-20: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Closed for maintenance. | 2026-07-15: Avalanche debris on trail; Open Illecillewaet Valley Trailhead to Glacier House; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Closed for maintenance. | 2026-07-15: Avalanche debris on trail; Section open alongside the campground. Access from trailhead parking via the pedestrian bridge next to the highway; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Good. | 2026-07-20: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Good. | 2026-07-20: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Rock Garden Trail | Good. | 2026-07-20: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Good. | 2026-07-20: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Good. | 2026-07-15: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Beaver Valley Trail | Good. | 2026-07-15: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Closed for maintenance. | 2026-07-15: Avalanche debris on trail; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Bostock Creek Trail | Some snow patches. | 2026-07-15: Not yet maintained for the season, expect downed trees and/or debris on trail; -; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Some snow patches. | 2026-07-15: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Some snow patches. | 2026-07-15: Bear warning in effect; Bridges are in; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Some snow patches. | 2026-07-16: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 2026-07-15: Not yet maintained for the season, expect downed trees and/or debris on trail; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Good. | 2026-07-15: Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 2026-07-15: Bridges are in; Snowbound at higher elevation; -; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 2026-07-15: Bridges are in; Snowbound at higher elevation; -; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Difficult |
Bald Mountain Wilderness Route | Not Maintained | 2026-07-03: Not applicable; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
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