Trail conditions
Waterton Lakes National Park
Whether you're out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Wildlife safety
The chance of seeing wildlife in the wild is one of the most exciting things about the mountain national parks.
Keep the “wild” in wildlifeWatch your step!
Trails may be slippery. Wear appropriate footwear and consider trekking poles when navigating wet or icy sections.
Safety InformationWinter recreation - designated ski trails
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles up to Little Prairie Day Use Area. Parks Canada will set cross-country skiing tracks between Little Prairie and Cameron Lake as conditions allow.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Akamina Pass Ski Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dipper Ski Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Some muddy sections. | 26-03-2025: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Mud, ice and snow at higher elevations. | 26-03-2025: Slushy sections ; | Trail details |
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Some muddy sections. | 26-03-2025: Cougar in area ; Cougar warning in effect ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Some muddy sections. | 26-03-2025: Cougar in area ; Cougar warning in effect ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Some muddy sections. | 26-03-2025: Cougar in area ; Cougar warning in effect ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Some muddy sections. | 26-03-2025: Cougar in area ; Cougar warning in effect ; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Spring conditions. | 26-03-2025: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Muddy sections at lower elevations. | 26-03-2025: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 26-03-2025: Avalanche danger rising with increasing daytime temperatures; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 26-03-2025: Avalanche danger rising with increasing daytime temperatures; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 26-03-2025: Avalanche danger rising with increasing daytime temperatures; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 26-03-2025: Avalanche danger rising with increasing daytime temperatures; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Akamina Parkway
Akamina Parkway is open to vehicles to Little Prairie day use area.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Akamina Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Spring conditions | 26-03-2025: Slushy sections ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Red Rock Parkway
Red Rock Parkway is closed for the season. Seasonal closure to motor vehicle use October 31 to May 1 (weather dependent).
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Blakiston Falls | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 26-03-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Muddy sections at lower elevations. | 26-03-2025: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Wet and muddy. | 26-03-2025: Slushy sections ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Snow covered. | 23-03-2025: Fresh snow; | Trail details |
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