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 11-09-2024: Not applicable;  

Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area

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

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Valleyview See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Loop See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Letwilc7úl̓ecw See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Campground Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Juniper/Sinclair Canyon See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Sinclair Canyon Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Moderate Kimpton Creek Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints;  
Easy Redstreak Creek Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints;  
Moderate Cobb Lake Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Difficult Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop See comment section 31-10-2024: 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; Numerous trees down on trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Trail details
Easy Olive Lake Closed. 22-10-2024: Day-use Area and trails CLOSED until Spring.; Trail details

Kootenay River Area

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

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Dog Lake Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Simpson River Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details

Vermillion River Area

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

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Fireweed Loops See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Most Difficult Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Most Difficult Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Moderate Stanley Glacier Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Easy Paint Pots Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Marble Canyon See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail Caution. 11-11-2024: Avalanche risk: Simple class 1 - at 1.7 km, the trail crosses a 30m wide runout zone of avalanche path; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; 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
Easy Numa Creek Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Floe Lake Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Numa Pass Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail;  
Moderate Ochre Creek Trail See comment section 11-11-2024: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Difficult Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Creek Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Pass Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail;  
Difficult Goodsir Pass Trail Not recommended. 11-11-2024: Avalanche danger; Backcountry travel not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail;  

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