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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Very high | 03-06-2023: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Closed. | 19-05-2023: Campground closed for works.; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Closed. | 19-05-2023: Campground closed for works.; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 19-05-2023: Campground closed.; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Snowbound. | 19-05-2023: Campground closed.; | Trail details | |
| 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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