Trail conditions report
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 | 01-10-2025: Not applicable; |
Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada does not maintain or patrol winter trails in the park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Valleyview | Good. | 04-05-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Good. | 07-05-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Not Maintained | 10-05-2026: Unmaintained trail; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Letwilc7úÌecw Loop (pronounced Led‐wheel‐oo‐loo) | Not Maintained | 10-05-2026: Unmaintained trail; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hot Springs | Good. | 04-05-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek | Not Maintained | 23-04-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek | Not Maintained | 23-04-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sinclair Canyon | Good. | 04-05-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake | Not Maintained | 11-05-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley Pass | See comment section | 01-05-2026: 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; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk, use caution; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sinclair Creek | See comment section | 01-05-2026: 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; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk, use caution; |
Kootenay River Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada does not maintain or patrol winter trails in the park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Dog Lake Loop | Not Maintained | 11-05-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River | Not Maintained | 12-05-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Flooded sections; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada does not maintain or patrol winter trails in the park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loop | Not Maintained | 11-05-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots | Not Maintained | 11-05-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Partially Closed | 11-05-2026: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vermillion River | Not Maintained | 11-05-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Unmaintained trail; Ice, snow and slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier | Not Maintained | 12-05-2026: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk, use caution; Flooded sections; Snowbound at higher elevation; | Trail details |