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 information
Current fire danger: ■ Low
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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 |
Wapta Falls Trail | Snow covered. | 23-02-2025: No westbound access ; 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; Dogs on leash permitted; Cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Snow covered; Slushy sections ; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | See comment section | 19-01-2025: 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.; Snow covered; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Loop | Snow covered. | 23-02-2025: Lake surface trail recommended in order to avoid avalanche zone on lakeshore trail; Slushy snow conditions on lake surface; Snow covered; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls Trail | Snow covered. | 23-02-2025: Snow covered; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peaceful Pond | Snow covered. | 25-02-2025: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | See comment section | 23-02-2025: From the Lake O'Hara parking lot, follow Lake O'Hara Road until you reach the Ross Lake trailhead. The trail takes you to a small rockbound lake at 3.2 km. You will need to return the way that you came. It is not possible to loop back to the parking lot via the Great Divide Trail due to an area closure for fire management operations.; Snow covered; Snowshoes recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; No dogs allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | See comment section | 14-11-2024: Trail closed (from November 15th to March 31st) due to fire management operations; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
*Tracksetting is currently suspended due to recent rainfall and warm temperatures.* Recent tracksetting: Feb 8 - Yoho Valley road. Feb 7 - Kicking Horse Fire road; Tally Ho/Old Ski hill; Emerald Connector; Classic Emerald; Alluvial Fan loop.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
Emerald Lake Connector | Caution. | 25-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; No dogs allowed; Steep and icy section north of junction with Tally-Ho trail, use caution.; Icy sections; Slushy sections ; Trail maintenance is currently suspended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Classic Emerald | Variable winter conditions. | 25-02-2025: Lake surface trail recommended in order to avoid avalanche zone on lakeshore trail; Slushy snow conditions on lake surface; No dogs allowed; Slushy sections ; Icy sections; Trail maintenance is currently suspended; | |
| Easy |
Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | Variable winter conditions. | 25-02-2025: Lake surface trail recommended in order to avoid avalanche zone on lakeshore trail; Slushy snow conditions on lake surface; No dogs allowed; Slushy sections ; Icy sections; Trail maintenance is currently suspended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tally-ho - Old ski hill | Variable winter conditions. | 25-02-2025: No dogs allowed; No trail maintenance on Tally-Ho section between the Yoho Visitor Centre and Trans Canada Highway.; Slushy sections ; Icy sections; Trail maintenance is currently suspended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail | Variable winter conditions. | 25-02-2025: No dogs allowed; Slushy sections ; Icy sections; Trail maintenance is currently suspended; | |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | See comment section | 23-02-2025: Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Dogs not permitted. Commercial dogsled tours are licensed to operate on Lake O'Hara fireroad winter 2024/25 during the operational season (early December 2024-mid-April 2025); Snow covered; Skier tracked; | |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Road | Variable winter conditions. | 25-02-2025: Dogs on leash permitted; Tracksetting ends before the switchbacks. Avalanche danger before the switchbacks; Slushy sections ; Icy sections; Trail maintenance is currently suspended; | Trail details |
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