Trail conditions
Glacier National Park
As of Friday, July 12, 2024, a fire ban is in effect for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks until further notice. For more information, visit our fire information webpage.
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Fire information
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
Have you been hiking in the last few days? Share your photos and your impressions of trail conditions to help us keep this report accurate for other hikers. The following areas have a group of 4 restriction in effect. Hikers must travel in tight groups that include at least four adults. This minimizes the disturbance to bears and helps keep this area open to hikers.Share your pictures with us! New
Group of 4 restrictions
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Low | 25-07-2024: Fire ban in effect; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Open. | 21-06-2024: First-come, first-served sites available; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Open. | 29-06-2024: Campground open.; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 21-06-2024: Snowbound; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Open. | 09-07-2024: Snow covered sections; You must register at the Rogers Pass Discovery Center; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Closed. | 12-06-2024: Campground closed; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Abandoned Rails | Closed for the season. | 23-04-2024: Closed for maintenance until further notice; | Trail details |
| Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Good. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Good. | 29-06-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Good. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Good. | 17-05-2024: Picnic area and washrooms open; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Rock Garden Trail | Good. | 06-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Good. | 29-06-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Good. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Beaver Valley Trail | Good. | 21-06-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Good. | 15-07-2024: A Restricted Activity Order is in place from July 15 - September 30. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; Snow patches; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Bostock Creek Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 21-06-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Good. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 03-07-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 20-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 24-07-2024: Restricted Activity Order is in place. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Difficult |
Bald Mountain Wilderness Route | Winter conditions. | 20-11-2023: Snowbound; | Trail details |
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