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 | Moderate | 28-06-2025: Not applicable; |
Roads
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoho Valley Road (Takakkaw Falls) | Open. | 11-07-2025: Campground closed; | Trail details | |
| 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, Yoho Lake Campground is closed until further notice.
| 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. The Whaleback Bridge been installed for the season. Bear warning in effect for parts of the Yoho Valley, Yoho Lake and Takakkaw Falls Campgrounds are closed until further notice.
| 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. | 03-07-2025: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Little Yoho Trail | Fair. | 03-07-2025: Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Fair. | 08-07-2025: Whaleback bridge installed; Snow patches; Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Yoho Lake Trail | Closed. | 10-07-2025: Campground closed; | 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. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
West Opabin Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
East Opabin Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Opabin Prospect/ Plateau Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Oesa Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Shaffer Lake trails | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake McArthur High Level Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Linda Lake/ Morning Glory Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
All Soul's Alpine Traverse Route | Good. | 11-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Yukness Ledges Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Huber Ledges Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wiwaxy Gap Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Big Larch Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | |
| Moderate |
Odaray Grandview Trail | Good. | 05-07-2025: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |