Trail conditions
Kootenay National Park
In the mountains, trail conditions can change quickly. Find the latest trail condition reports and closures for Kootenay 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 Rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 16-05-2024: Not applicable; |
Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (October-May). Hazards such as fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage possible. In order to prevent the spread of whirling disease, it is prohibited to enter, approach or remain within 3m of any waterbody in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Valleyview | Good. | 13-05-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Good. | 13-05-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Letwilc7úl̓ecw | Good. | 13-05-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Fair. | 13-05-2024: Watch for ticks; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 13-05-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Good. | 13-05-2024: Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Variable conditions. | 13-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Variable conditions. | 13-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Fair. | 13-05-2024: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | See comment section | 13-05-2024: Seasonal Restriction: Hiking parties must be in a group size of four or more. The maximum distance between two individuals must not exceed 3 metres and should be less when sight or hearing is reduced by the physical surroundings. Each hiking party should carry bear spray with them; Unmaintained trail; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | See comment section | 13-05-2024: Parking lot closed during winter season; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (October-May). Hazards such as fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage possible. In order to prevent the spread of whirling disease, it is prohibited to enter, approach or remain within 3m of any waterbody in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Fair. | 13-05-2024: Mainly dry; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Variable conditions. | 13-05-2024: Flooded sections; Wet and muddy sections; Water levels are high; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (October-May). Hazards such as fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage possible. In order to prevent the spread of whirling disease, it is prohibited to enter, approach or remain within 3m of any waterbody in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Variable conditions. | 13-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Cleats recommended; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Fair. | 14-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Use caution; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Fair. | 14-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Use caution; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Caution. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk: Simple class 1 - at 1.7 km, the trail crosses a 30m wide runout zone of avalanche path; Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numa Creek Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details | |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Rockwall Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass Trail: Helmet Creek Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Difficult |
Goodsir Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 13-05-2024: Avalanche risk, use caution; Snowbound at higher elevation; Ice, snow and slippery sections; High water levels at stream crossings; Not recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; |
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