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 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 | 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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