Trail conditions report
Kootenay National Park
In the mountains, trail conditions can change quickly. Find the latest trail condition reports and closures for Kootenay National Park. Be sure to check back often for up-to-date information.
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Fire information
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
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Fire Danger Rating
Current Fire Rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 2025-10-01: Not applicable; |
Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada does not maintain or patrol winter trails in the park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Valleyview | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Unmaintained trail; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Closed for the season. | 2025-11-24: Parking lot closed during winter season; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Unmaintained trail; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Letwilc7úÌecw Loop (pronounced Led‐wheel‐oo‐loo) | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Unmaintained trail; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hot Springs | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Fresh snow; | |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sinclair Canyon | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley Pass | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Dogs on leash permitted; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sinclair Creek | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Dogs on leash permitted; Avalanche risk, use caution; |
Kootenay River Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada does not maintain or patrol winter trails in the park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Dog Lake Loop | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada does not maintain or patrol winter trails in the park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loop | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vermillion River | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Fresh snow; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier | Not Maintained | 2025-11-30: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |