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.

Fire information

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Fire Danger Rating

Current fire danger

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Current fire danger Moderate 28-06-2025: Not applicable;  

Roads

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
N.A. Yoho Valley Road (Takakkaw Falls) Open. 16-07-2025: Parking is limited; Trail details
N.A. Wapta Falls Road Open. 28-06-2025: No westbound access ; Parking is limited; Trail details

West End Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Wapta Falls Trail Good. 08-07-2025: No westbound access ; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Moderate Mt. Hunter Lower Lookout Trail Good. 08-07-2025: No westbound access ; Mainly dry; Trail details
Moderate Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail Fair. 08-07-2025: No westbound access ; Deadfall on trail; Trail details
Moderate Hoodoos Trail Good. 08-07-2025: Mainly dry; Deadfall on trail; Trail details
Moderate Ottertail Valley Trail Good. 08-07-2025: No westbound access ; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Trail details

Emerald Lake Area

Parking at Emerald Lake is limited and fills quickly, arrive early or later in the day. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park. Bear warning in effect for parts of the Yoho Valley,

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Emerald Lakeshore Loop Fair. 08-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Extensive trail erosion; Trail work in progress; Bears frequenting the area; Trail details
Easy Hamilton Falls Trail Good. 08-07-2025: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Kicking Horse Fire Road Good. 08-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Moderate Emerald River Trail Good. 08-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail;  
Moderate Emerald Basin Trail Good. 08-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Moderate Yoho Pass Trail Good. 09-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Bear warning in effect; Campground closed; Trail details
Difficult Hamilton Lake Trail Good. 08-07-2025: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Difficult Emerald Triangle Trail Fair. 08-07-2025: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Difficult South Burgess Pass Trail Fair. 08-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail details

Yoho Valley

Parking at Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake is limited and fills quickly, arrive early or later in the day. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho. Bear warning in effect for parts of the Yoho Valley,

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Centennial Trail Good. 08-07-2025: Stay on trail; Trail details
Easy Yoho Valley Trail: Point Lace Falls and Angels Staircase Falls Good. 08-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Moderate Yoho Valley Trail: Laughing Falls Good. 03-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Moderate Yoho Valley Trail: Twin Falls Good. 03-07-2025: Mainly dry; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Moderate Little Yoho Valley Trail Good. 03-07-2025: Deadfall on trail; Stay on trail; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Difficult Iceline via Celeste Lake Trail Fair. 14-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Difficult Iceline via Little Yoho Trail Fair. 14-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Difficult Whaleback Trail Fair. 14-07-2025: Whaleback bridge installed; Bear warning in effect; Trail details
Difficult Yoho Lake Trail Good. 16-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Bear warning in effect; 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. 08-07-2025: Mainly dry; Trail details
Moderate Ross Lake Trail Good. 08-07-2025: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Trail details
Moderate Sherbrooke Lake Trail Fair. 08-07-2025: No eastbound access ; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Moderate Paget Lookout Trail Good. 08-07-2025: No eastbound access ; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details

Lake O'Hara

In the event of our Lake O'Hara office being closed (1-250-343-6433), please email us at: lake.ohara@pc.gc.ca. For more information, please call the Yoho Visitor Centre (1-250-343-6783). Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Lake O'Hara Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate West Opabin Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate East Opabin Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate Opabin Prospect/ Plateau Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate Lake Oesa Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate Shaffer Lake trails Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate Lake McArthur High Level Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate Linda Lake/ Morning Glory Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Difficult All Soul's Alpine Traverse Route Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Difficult Yukness Ledges Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Difficult Huber Ledges Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Difficult Wiwaxy Gap Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details
Moderate Big Larch Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail;  
Moderate Odaray Grandview Trail Good. 13-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; Trail details