Trail conditions
Yoho National Park
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Fire Danger Rating
Current fire danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 05-10-2023: Not applicable; |
West End Trails
Fishing and watercraft are prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 09-05-2024: Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; Watch for ticks; Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Good. | 09-05-2024: No westbound access ; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Upper Lookout Trail | Safety hazards | 09-05-2024: No westbound access ; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mt. Hunter Lookout Trail | Poor. | 09-05-2024: No westbound access ; Snow covered sections; Watch for ticks; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Trail | Poor. | 09-05-2024: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy sections; | 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 are prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Closed. | 11-05-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Warning; Wildfire in area; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Trail | Fair. | 09-05-2024: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Safety hazards | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls | Poor. | 09-05-2024: Icy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Safety hazards | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wapta Highline Trail | Safety hazards | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Safety hazards | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Poor. | 09-05-2024: Trail washed out in sections; Deadfall on trail; Snow patches; | |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail (to Otterhead) | Good. | 09-05-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Otterhead Trail | Safety hazards | 09-05-2024: Snow patches; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | |
| Moderate |
Amiskwi Trail | Poor. | 09-05-2024: Deadfall on trail; Unmaintained trail; Snow covered sections; |
Yoho Valley
The Yoho Valley Road seasonal closure is in effect until mid-June; no vehicle access to Takakkaw Falls. Fishing and watercraft are prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Yoho Lake Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | |
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Wet and muddy sections; Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Iceline - Yoho Lake Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | |
| Difficult |
Iceline Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Highline - Lake Celeste Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | |
| Easy |
Laughing Falls | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Twin Falls Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Road access closed | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Bridges removed (for winter); | Trail details |
East End Trails
Fishing and watercraft are prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Safety hazards | 09-05-2024: Snow covered; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Snow covered. | 12-05-2024: Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | Snow at higher elevations. | 09-05-2024: Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Snow covered sections; | |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Loop Trail | Snow covered. | 09-05-2024: Deadfall on trail; Snow covered sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | See comment section | 09-05-2024: Parking for Sherbrooke Lake is now located at the Great Divide Lodge, 400m east of the Sherbrooke Lake day use area. Parking is limited and visitors should have a backup plan in case the lot is full when they arrive. Visitors should not park at commercial vehicle brake checks or along the Trans-Canada Highway.; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; Snow covered; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
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