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 Danger Rating
Current fire danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 16-05-2024: Not applicable; |
West End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Good. | 17-05-2024: No westbound access ; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail | Poor. | 17-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Watch for ticks; No westbound access ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail | Good. | 17-05-2024: No westbound access ; Watch for ticks; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 17-05-2024: Campground closed; Mainly dry; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Trail | Fair. | 17-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
Emerald Lake Area
The Yoho Valley Road seasonal closure is in effect until mid-June; no vehicle access to Takakkaw Falls. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Closed. | 16-05-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Warning; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Fair. | 17-05-2024: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Wet and muddy sections; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls | Fair. | 17-05-2024: Icy sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 17-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wapta Highline Trail | Not recommended. | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger; | |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 17-05-2024: Snowbound at higher elevation; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Poor. | 17-05-2024: Trail washed out in sections; Deadfall on trail; Snow patches; | |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail (to Otterhead) | Good. | 17-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Otterhead Trail | Fair. | 17-05-2024: Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Amiskwi Trail | Hazardous conditions. | 17-05-2024: Unmaintained trail; Snow covered sections; Deadfall on trail; |
Yoho Valley
The Yoho Valley Road seasonal closure is in effect until mid-June; no vehicle access to Takakkaw Falls. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Yoho Lake Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | |
| Moderate |
Iceline - Yoho Lake Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | |
| Difficult |
Iceline Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Highline - Lake Celeste Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | |
| Easy |
Laughing Falls | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Bridges removed (for winter); Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Falls Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Road access closed | 17-05-2024: Avalanche debris on trail; Wet and muddy sections; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
East End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Poor. | 17-05-2024: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Not recommended. | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Avalanche danger at high altitude; No eastbound access ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 17-05-2024: Snowbound; Deadfall on trail; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; No eastbound access ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Loop Trail | Poor. | 17-05-2024: Sections of deep snow; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Not recommended. | 17-05-2024: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Snow covered sections; |
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