Trail conditions
Yoho National Park
In the mountains, trail conditions can change quickly. Find the latest trail condition reports and closures for Yoho National Park. Be sure to check back often for up-to-date information.
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Fire Danger Rating
Current fire danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 05-10-2023: Not applicable; |
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing (Yoho National Park of Canada)
Avalanche risk! When travelling beyond the marked trails, or past an avalanche danger sign, assume that you are in avalanche country - your group should be prepared with the appropriate knowledge, skills and equipment. For more information on winter travel and how to stay safe in the mountains, visit parksmountainsafety.ca In order to prevent the spread of whirling disease, it is prohibited to enter any waterbody in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Peaceful Pond | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Ross Lake Loop Trail | Snow covered. | 17-04-2024: Snow covered; Icy sections; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | See comment section | 19-04-2024: Parking for Sherbrooke Lake is now located at the Great Divide Lodge, 400m east of the Sherbrooke Lake day use area. Parking is limited and visitors should have a backup plan in case the lot is full when they arrive. Visitors should not park at commercial vehicle brake checks or along the Trans-Canada Highway.; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; Deadfall on trail; Snow covered; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | See comment section | 19-04-2024: Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; No westbound access ; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; Snow covered sections; Slushy sections ; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
All tracksetting is done for the season. Recent tracksetting: April 6 - Great Divide (west end access closed. Maintained east of archway only). Mar 25 - Yoho Valley Road. Mar 3 - Kicking Horse Fire road; Classic Emerald; Alluvial Fan Loop; Emerald Connector; Tally-Ho/Old Ski Hill.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
Emerald Lake Connector | Caution. | 19-04-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Tracksetting has ended for the season; Snow covered; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tally-ho - Old ski hill | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Tracksetting has ended for the season; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | See comment section | 06-04-2024: Great Divide trail CLOSED west of the archway due to fire fuel reduction project in effect until further notice. Smoke from debris pile burning possible in area. ; Trail will not be maintained west of the Great Divide arch in winter 2023/2024.; No dogs allowed; Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; Double trackset classic and skate; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Tracksetting has ended for the season; Dogs on leash permitted; | |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Road | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Dogs on leash permitted; Tracksetting has ended for the season; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Classic Emerald | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Tracksetting has ended for the season; Dogs on leash permitted; | |
| Easy |
Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | Snow covered with icy sections. | 19-04-2024: Tracksetting has ended for the season; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Caution. | 19-04-2024: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Unmaintained trail; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow covered; |
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