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 | Good. | 21-02-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; Snow covered; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Ski Trail | Tracked and groomed. | 21-02-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; Skier tracked; The Akamina Parkway is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Day Use Area to Cameron Lake; Trail groomed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Dipper Ski Trail | Good. | 21-02-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Skier tracked; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Parkway | Closed for the season. | 21-02-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Snow covered sections; Snow drifts; Snowbound; | |
| Easy |
Wishbone Trail | Be prepared for the possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations. | 14-02-2025: Fresh snow over compact snow ; Snow covered; | Trail details |
Around town
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Kootenai Brown Trail | Good. | 21-02-2025: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Linnet Lake Loop Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2025: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow drifts; Some bare patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Townsite Loop Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2025: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow drifts; Some bare patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Prince of Wales Loop Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2025: Snow covered, variable conditions; Snow drifts; Some bare patches; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Bear's Hump Trail | Icy sections, cleats recommended. | 21-02-2025: Cleats recommended; Crusty snow; Hard packed snow; Snow drifts; Trekking pole(s) recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Crandell Lake-Townsite Trail | Iced trail. | 21-02-2025: Cleats recommended; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lakeshore Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Cleats recommended; Hard packed snow; Potential stream crossings; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Bertha Falls Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Cleats recommended; Hard packed snow; Potential stream crossings; Snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Alderson-Carthew Trail (from Townsite trailhead) | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Avalanche terrain; Cleats recommended; Fresh snow over compact snow ; Hazardous trees; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Snow drifts; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Bertha Lake Trail | Avalanche risk, use caution. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Avalanche terrain; Cleats recommended; Fresh snow over compact snow ; Hazardous trees; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; Snow drifts; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Crypt Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche danger at high altitude; 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 | Good. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Good snowshoeing ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cameron Lakeshore Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Akamina Parkway) | Fair. | 21-02-2025: Cleats recommended; Crusty snow; Fresh snow over compact snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Akamina Pass Trail | Good. | 21-02-2025: Distance (Little Prairie to Cameron Lake) 5 km round trip; Icy and snow covered, variable conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Boundary Creek Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Winter conditions; Carry avalanche transceivers, probe and shovel; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lineham Falls Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Winter conditions; Carry avalanche transceivers, probe and shovel; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Lower Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 11-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rowe Lakes Trail: Upper Rowe Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 11-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Summit Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Winter conditions; Carry avalanche transceivers, probe and shovel; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Carthew-Alderson Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Winter conditions; Carry avalanche transceivers, probe and shovel; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tamarack Trail (from Rowe Meadow to Lone Lake) | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Avalanche risk, use caution; Winter conditions; Carry avalanche transceivers, probe and shovel; | 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. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Crandell Lake Trail (Red Rock Parkway) | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Red Rock Canyon Loop Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bellevue Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Blakiston Valley Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lost Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Snowshoe Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Lakes Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avion Ridge | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Goat Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lone Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sage Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Kootenay Pass Trail | Winter conditions. | 21-02-2025: Compact snow; Trail not maintained in winter ; Winter conditions; | Trail details |
Eastern areas / Highway 6
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Wishbone Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Horseshoe Basin Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Vimy Trail (from Wishbone junction) | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-02-2025: Winter conditions; | Trail details |
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