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

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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)

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 Early season conditions. 2025-11-01: 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; Wet and muddy sections; Snow covered sections; Trail details
Moderate Sherbrooke Lake Trail See comment section 2025-10-27: 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; Trail details
Easy Emerald Lakeshore Loop Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: Snow covered sections; Icy sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on trail; Trail details
Easy Hamilton Falls Trail Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: Icy sections; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Peaceful Pond Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: Icy sections; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Moderate Ross Lake Trail Early winter conditions at higher elevations 2025-10-27: Snow covered; No dogs allowed; Cleats recommended; Trail details

Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)

Recent tracksetting: Nov 9 - Great Divide.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Difficult Emerald Lake Connector Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Avalanche risk, use caution; No dogs allowed; Trail details
Easy Classic Emerald Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: There is a large avalanche slide path on the left side of the lake. Only use trail 3A in early season. Look for warning signs.; No dogs allowed; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season;  
Easy Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; No dogs allowed; Trail details
Moderate Tally-ho - Old ski hill Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; No dogs allowed; Trail details
Easy Kicking Horse Trail Early season conditions. 2025-10-27: Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; No dogs allowed;  
Moderate Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail See comment section 2025-10-27: Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks;  
Easy Yoho Valley Road Early winter conditions at higher elevations 2025-11-09: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Thin snow cover over uneven surface. More snow is needed to cover rocks, roots and creeks; Tracksetting has not yet begun for the season; Dogs on leash permitted; Skier tracked; Trail details
Easy Great Divide Trail Early season conditions. 2025-11-09: Double trackset classic and skate; No dogs allowed; Trail details

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