Trail conditions report
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: View fire danger rating
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Fire Danger Rating
Current fire danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 2026-08-28: Not applicable; |
Roads
Parking at Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake is limited and fills up quickly. Arrive early or later in the day.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoho Valley Road (Takakkaw Falls) | Open. | 2026-10-05: Parking is limited; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; | Trail details | |
| Wapta Falls Road | Open. | 2026-10-05: Road open; No westbound access ; | Trail details |
West End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: No westbound access ; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Valley Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
Emerald Lake Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Loop | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; Trail work in progress; Parking is limited; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Fire Road | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Deadfall on trail; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Deadfall on trail; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Emerald Triangle Trail | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Numerous trees down on trail; Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
East End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail to Lake Louise | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
Yoho Valley
Road open Limited Parking Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park The Whaleback bridge is currently removed for seasonal storage
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Deadfall on trail; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Trail: Point Lace Falls and Angels Staircase Falls | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Valley Trail: Laughing Falls | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Valley Trail: Twin Falls | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Good. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Celeste Lake Trail | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Little Yoho Trail | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Stay on trail; Deadfall on trail; Snow at high elevation ; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Bridges removed (for winter). | 2026-10-05: Bridges removed (for winter); Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Yoho Lake Trail | Fair. | 2026-10-05: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |