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.
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
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Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Valleyview | Good. | 02-06-2023: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 02-06-2023: Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Restoration | Good. | 02-06-2023: Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Good. | 02-06-2023: Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Caution. | 02-06-2023: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Good. | 02-06-2023: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Fair. | 02-06-2023: Use caution; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Fair. | 02-06-2023: Mainly dry; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Good. | 02-06-2023: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | See comment section | 02-06-2023: 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; Not recommended; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | No access. | 02-06-2023: Parking lot closed during winter season; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Good. | 02-06-2023: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Caution. | 02-06-2023: Flooded sections; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Fair. | 02-06-2023: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass | Not recommended. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Route unmarked; Backcountry travel not recommended; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Numerous trees down on trail; Difficult route finding ; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Not recommended. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Route unmarked; Backcountry travel not recommended; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Numerous trees down on trail; Difficult route finding ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail | Snowbound. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Spring conditions. | 02-06-2023: Use caution; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Spring conditions. | 02-06-2023: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Spring conditions. | 02-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
CAUTION! Avalanche danger. You are responsible for your own safety. These trails are in avalanche terrain from November-June.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numa Creek Trail | Fair. | 02-06-2023: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details | |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Snowbound. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass Trail | Snowbound. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Fair. | 02-06-2023: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Snowbound. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Snowbound. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Snowbound. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 02-06-2023: Snowbound at higher elevation; Sections of deep snow; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; Risk of post-holing; |
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