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.
Effective July 12, 2024 at 1 p.m. until further notice: A fire ban is in effect for Redstreak campground due to elevated fire danger.
Effective July 13, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. until further notice: A fire ban is in effect for all areas of Kootenay National Park due to elevated fire danger.
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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 | Extreme | 15-07-2024: Fire ban in effect; |
Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Valleyview | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Letwilc7úl̓ecw | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Closed. | 26-07-2024: Not applicable; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | See comment section | 22-07-2024: 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; Unmaintained trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Flooded sections; Wet and muddy sections; Water levels are high; Watch for ticks; Trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Kootenay National Park backcountry campgrounds are closed until July 5 due to deep unsupported snowpack and unsafe travel conditions.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass | Not recommended. | 22-07-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Route unmarked; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Numerous trees down on trail; Difficult route finding ; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Not recommended. | 22-07-2024: Backcountry travel not recommended; Route unmarked; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Numerous trees down on trail; Difficult route finding ; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Kootenay backcountry campgrounds are closed until July 5 due to deep unsupported snowpack and unsafe travel conditions.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numa Creek Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Extensive trail erosion; Stream crossings; | Trail details | |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Watch for ticks; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Stream crossings; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Good. | 22-07-2024: Watch for ticks; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Avalanche debris on trail; Deadfall on trail; Stream crossings; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Fair. | 22-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Stream crossings; |
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