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 | Good. | 2025-10-27: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Closed for the season. | 2025-10-23: Parking lot closed during winter season; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 2025-10-27: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Letwilc7úÌecw Loop (pronounced Led‐wheel‐oo‐loo) | Good. | 2025-10-27: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hot Springs | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek | Fair. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Unmaintained trail; | |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley Pass | See comment section | 2025-10-27: 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; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sinclair Creek | See comment section | 2025-10-27: 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; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; |
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 | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Unmaintained trail; | 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 | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Good. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vermillion River | Fair. | 2025-10-27: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 2025-10-27: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snow at high elevation ; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass | Not recommended. | 2025-10-27: Backcountry travel not recommended; Unmaintained trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Route finding skills essential; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 2025-10-27: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Caution. | 2025-10-27: Backcountry travel not recommended; Unmaintained trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Route finding skills essential; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Numa Creek | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 2025-10-27: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 2025-10-27: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake | Snow at higher elevations. | 2025-10-27: Parking lot closed during winter season; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass | Snow at higher elevations. | 2025-10-27: Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | |
| Difficult |
Helmet Creek | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 2025-10-27: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass | Snow at higher elevations. | 2025-10-27: Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek | Early winter conditions at higher elevations | 2025-10-27: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass | Snow at higher elevations. | 2025-10-27: Snow at high elevation ; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Unmaintained trail; |