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.
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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 | Low | 11-09-2024: Not applicable; |
Roads
The Yoho Valley Road is closed seasonally from mid-October to mid-June. Tentative road closure - morning of October 15, 2024.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoho Valley Road (Takakkaw Falls) | Closed. | 16-10-2024: Closed to vehicles seasonally from mid-October through mid-June; | Trail details | |
| Wapta Falls Road | Closed. | 16-10-2024: 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; No westbound access ; | Trail details |
East End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Good. | 17-10-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Ross Lake Trail | Good. | 17-10-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; No eastbound access ; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Variable conditions. | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; No eastbound access ; | Trail details |
Yoho Valley
The Whaleback bridge has been removed for the winter. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Laughing Falls Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Falls Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Lake Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | |
 Difficult |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Celeste Lake Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Little Yoho Valley Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Road access closed | 17-10-2024: Whaleback bridge removed; Snow at high elevation ; | 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.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Loop | Fair. | 17-10-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls Trail | Fair. | 17-10-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse to Amiskwi | Good. | 17-10-2024: Deadfall on trail; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Good. | 17-10-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Kicking Horse to Otterhead Trail | Good. | 17-10-2024: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Variable conditions. | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Variable conditions. | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Fair. | 17-10-2024: Trail washed out in sections; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | |
| Difficult |
Amiskwi Trail | Poor. | 17-10-2024: Unmaintained trail; Deadfall on trail; | |
| Difficult |
Emerald Triangle | Variable conditions. | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Variable conditions. | 17-10-2024: Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
West End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Road access closed | 18-10-2024: 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; No westbound access ; 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail | Variable conditions. | 17-10-2024: No westbound access ; Mainly dry; Deadfall on trail; Snow at high elevation ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail | Good. | 17-10-2024: No westbound access ; Mainly dry; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 17-10-2024: Campground closed; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Valley to McArthur Trail | Good. | 17-10-2024: Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
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