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 | High | 2026-07-06: Not applicable; |
Roads
Parking at Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake is limited and fills up quickly. Arrive early or later in the day. The Whaleback bridge is installed.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoho Valley Road (Takakkaw Falls) | Open. | 2026-07-14: Parking is limited; | Trail details | |
| Wapta Falls Road | Open. | 2026-07-14: 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. | 2026-07-19: No westbound access ; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 2026-07-19: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Valley Trail | Good. | 2026-07-19: Mainly dry; Deadfall on trail; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
Emerald Lake Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Loop | Fair. | 2026-07-14: Wet and muddy sections; Stay on trail; Trail work in progress; Parking is limited; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls Trail | Good. | 2026-07-14: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Fire Road | Good. | 2026-07-14: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Water levels fluctuate daily; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Good. | 2026-07-14: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Good. | 2026-07-14: Avalanche debris on trail; Snow covered sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-07-14: Trail washed out in sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Poor. | 2026-07-19: Avalanche debris on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Emerald Triangle Trail | Poor. | 2026-07-19: Snow covered sections; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-07-20: Wet and muddy sections; Snow at high elevation ; Avalanche debris on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; | 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. | 2026-07-14: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Good. | 2026-07-14: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Good. | 2026-07-14: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Good. | 2026-07-19: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Yoho Valley
Road open Limited Parking The Whaleback bridge has been installed for the season
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Good. | 2026-07-19: Deadfall on trail; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Trail: Point Lace Falls and Angels Staircase Falls | Good. | 2026-07-19: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Valley Trail: Laughing Falls | Good. | 2026-07-19: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Valley Trail: Twin Falls | Good. | 2026-07-19: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Fair. | 2026-07-19: Snow patches; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Celeste Lake Trail | Closed. | 2026-07-04: Trail Closed; Bridge(s) out; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Little Yoho Trail | Fair. | 2026-07-16: Snow covered sections; Stay on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Good. | 2026-07-14: Snow patches; Whaleback bridge installed; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Yoho Lake Trail | Good. | 2026-07-14: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | 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. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
West Opabin Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
East Opabin Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Opabin Prospect/ Plateau Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Oesa Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Shaffer Lake trails | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake McArthur High Level Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Linda Lake/ Morning Glory Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
All Soul's Alpine Traverse Route | Not recommended. | 2026-07-18: Snow at high elevation ; Steep snow slopes ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Yukness Ledges Trail | Fair. | 2026-07-18: Snow covered sections; Risk of post-holing; Use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Huber Ledges Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wiwaxy Gap Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Big Larch Trail | Good. | 2026-07-18: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | |
| Moderate |
Odaray Grandview Trail | Fair. | 2026-07-18: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |