Trail conditions

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 Danger Rating

Current Fire Rating

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Current fire danger Low 12-05-2025: Not applicable;  

Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area Trails

Trails are not maintained from October-May. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Valleyview Good. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Olive Lake Caution. 15-05-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Bears frequenting the area; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Loop Fair. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail details
Easy Letwilc7úÌecw Loop (pronounced Led‐wheel‐oo‐loo) Good. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Hot Springs Good. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Creek Fair. 15-05-2025: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Snow patches;  
Moderate Kimpton Creek Fair. 15-05-2025: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Snow patches; Trail details
Moderate Sinclair Canyon Good. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Moderate Cobb Lake Fair. 15-05-2025: Use caution; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow patches; Trail details
Difficult Kindersley Pass See comment section 15-05-2025: Numerous trees down on trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Seasonal Restriction: Hiking parties must be in a group size of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. Each hiking party should carry bear spray with them; Trail details
Difficult Sinclair Creek See comment section 15-05-2025: Numerous trees down on trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Seasonal Restriction: Hiking parties must be in a group size of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. Each hiking party should carry bear spray with them;  

Kootenay River Area Trails

Trails are not maintained from October-May. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Dog Lake Loop Fair. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Easy Simpson River Fair. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Trail details

Vermillion River Area Trails

Trails are not maintained from October-May. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Fireweed Loop Fair. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Trail details
Easy Paint Pots Fair. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Easy Marble Canyon Fair. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Trail details
Easy Vermillion River Fair. 15-05-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Trail details
Moderate Stanley Glacier Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Honeymoon Pass Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Honeymoon Pass: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details

Rockwall Trail Area

Trails are not maintained from October-May. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Difficult Numa Creek Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Moderate Ochre Creek See comment section 15-05-2025: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Floe Lake Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Numa Pass Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing;  
Difficult Helmet Creek Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Rockwall Pass Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Creek Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Pass Not recommended. 15-05-2025: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing;  

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