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Trail conditions
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.
Effective July 13, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. until further notice: A fire ban is in effect for all areas of Yoho National Park due to elevated fire danger.
Learn more about fire bans
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Fire Danger Rating
Current fire danger
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Current fire danger | Extreme | 11-07-2024: Not applicable; |
East End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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Great Divide Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Ross Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Paget Lookout Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: No eastbound access ; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: No eastbound access ; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
Yoho Valley
Parking at Takakkaw Falls is limited and fills quickly. Arrive early or later in the day. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park. Amiskwi Valley, Amiskwi Pass, and Kiwetinok Pass are all closed due to wildfire.
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Centennial Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Laughing Falls Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
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Twin Falls Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
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Yoho Lake Trail | Good. | 16-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | |
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Little Yoho Valley Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
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Iceline via Celeste Lake Trail | Fair. | 18-07-2024: Snow patches; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
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Iceline via Little Yoho Valley Trail | Fair. | 18-07-2024: Snow patches; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
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Whaleback Trail | Fair. | 18-07-2024: Whaleback bridge installed; Snow patches; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
Emerald Lake Area
Parking at Emerald Lake is limited and fills quickly. Arrive before 10 am or after 5 pm to find parking. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park. Amiskwi Valley, Amiskwi Pass, and Kiwetinok Pass are all closed due to wildfire.
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Emerald Lakeshore Loop | Good. | 18-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
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Hamilton Falls Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Kicking Horse to Amiskwi | Good. | 18-07-2024: Deadfall on trail; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Emerald Basin Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Kicking Horse to Otterhead Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Hamilton Lake Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
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Yoho Pass Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
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Emerald River Trail | Poor. | 18-07-2024: Deadfall on trail; Trail washed out in sections; Wet and muddy sections; | |
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Emerald Triangle | Fair. | 18-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; Stay on trail; | Trail details |
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South Burgess Pass Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
West End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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Wapta Falls Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: No westbound access ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
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Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: No eastbound access ; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: No westbound access ; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
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Ottertail Valley to McArthur Trail | Good. | 18-07-2024: 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 Center at: 1-250-343-6783. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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Lake O'Hara Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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West Opabin Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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East Opabin Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Opabin Prospect/ Plateau Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Lake Oesa Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Shaffer Lake trails | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Lake McArthur Low Level Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Lake McArthur High Level Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Linda Lake/ Morning Glory Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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All Soul's Prospect | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | |
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All Soul's Alpine Traverse Route | Fair. | 26-07-2024: Snow patches; | Trail details |
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Yukness Ledges Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Huber Ledges Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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Wiwaxy Gap Trail | Good. | 26-07-2024: Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
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