Trail conditions
Glacier National Park
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Fire information
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Low | 25-09-2023: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Open. | 27-09-2023: First-come, first-served sites available; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Closed for the season. | 27-09-2023: Campground closed.; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 27-09-2023: Campground closed for works.; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Open. | 27-09-2023: First-come, first-served sites available; You must register at the Rogers Pass Discovery Center; | Trail details | |
| 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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