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 | 11-09-2024: Not applicable; |
Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Valleyview | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Letwilc7úl̓ecw | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | See comment section | 15-09-2024: 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; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Trail overgrown with vegetation; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Honeymoon Pass | Caution. | 15-09-2024: Route unmarked; Be careful fording rivers and streams; Numerous trees down on trail; Difficult route finding ; Trail overgrown with vegetation; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Honeymoon Pass Trail: Verdant Creek to Redearth Pass | Not recommended. | 15-09-2024: 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; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Trail | Fair. | 15-09-2024: Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numa Creek Trail | Fair. | 15-09-2024: Extensive trail erosion; Stream crossings; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details | |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Good. | 16-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Stream crossings; Mainly dry; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Stream crossings; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Good. | 15-09-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Good. | 16-09-2024: Stream crossings; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Good. | 16-09-2024: Stream crossings; Mainly dry; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Fair. | 15-09-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Stream crossings; |
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