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 | 2025-10-01: Not applicable; |
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing (Yoho National Park of Canada)
*Increased avalanche danger in the Emerald Lake area* 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.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-10: Snow covered; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; 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.; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-04: 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; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Loop | See comment section | 2026-01-04: Avoid avalanche path on west side of Emerald Lake - elevated hazard conditions; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-01-04: Icy sections; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peaceful Pond | Snow covered. | 2026-01-04: Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-04: Snow covered; Snowshoes recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
*Increased avalanche hazard in Emerald Lake area* Recent track setting: Jan 21 - Great Divide (skate lane only). Jan 17 - Kicking Horse. Jan 9 - Emerald Connector; Yoho Valley road; Tally-Ho - Old ski hill. Dec. 14 - Classic Emerald, Emerald Alluvial Fan loop.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
Emerald Lake Connector | Snow covered. | 2026-01-12: Trackset classic; Avalanche risk, use caution; No dogs allowed; Fresh snow covering track set; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Classic Emerald | Not recommended. | 2025-12-20: Trail maintenance is currently suspended; Avoid avalanche path on west side of Emerald Lake - elevated hazard conditions; Lake surface not recommended; | |
| Easy |
Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | Not recommended. | 2025-12-20: Trail maintenance is currently suspended; Avoid avalanche path on west side of Emerald Lake - elevated hazard conditions; Lake surface not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tally-ho - Old ski hill | Snow covered. | 2026-01-12: Trackset classic; No dogs allowed; Fresh snow covering track set; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail | Fair. | 2026-01-17: No dogs allowed; Trackset classic; | |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | See comment section | 2025-11-24: Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Snow covered; | |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Road | Snow covered. | 2026-01-12: Dogs on leash permitted; Tracksetting ends before the switchbacks. Avalanche risk: Beyond the tracksetting the trail crosses large avalanche paths; Trackset classic and skate; Fresh snow covering track set; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Good. | 2026-01-21: No dogs allowed; Please walk, snowshoe or fat bike beside set tracks, not on the tracks; Double trackset classic and skate; | Trail details |