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.
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
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West End Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
 Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: No westbound access ; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: No westbound access ; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail | Poor. | 01-06-2023: No westbound access ; Deadfall on trail; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Trail | Fair. | 01-06-2023: Wet and muddy sections; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
Emerald Lake Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Poor. | 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Avalanche debris on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls | Good. | 01-06-2023: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Poor. | 01-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Avalanche debris on trail; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Fair. | 02-06-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Snow covered sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wapta Highline Trail | Poor. | 02-06-2023: Snow covered sections; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Deadfall on trail; | |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Poor. | 01-06-2023: Snow at high elevation ; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Fair. | 01-06-2023: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail (to Otterhead) | Good. | 01-06-2023: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Amiskwi Trail | Not recommended. | 01-06-2023: Unmaintained trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Route finding skills essential; | |
| Moderate |
Otterhead Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Mainly dry; | |
| Difficult |
Tocher Ridge Trail | Not recommended. | 01-06-2023: Numerous trees down on trail; Not yet maintained; |
East End Trails
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Wet and muddy sections; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Loop Trail | Fair. | 01-06-2023: Wet and muddy sections; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Mainly dry; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Good. | 01-06-2023: Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; Mainly dry; Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; |
Yoho Valley
The Yoho Valley Road is closed to vehicles for the winter. Reopening mid-June for the 2023 season.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Yoho Lake Trail | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; | |
| Moderate |
Iceline - Yoho Lake Trail | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; | |
| Difficult |
Iceline Trail | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Highline - Lake Celeste Trail | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; | |
| Easy |
Laughing Falls | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Falls Trail | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Road access closed | 01-06-2023: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; Not recommended; Bridges removed (for winter); | Trail details |
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