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 Danger Rating

Current Fire Rating

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Current fire danger High 23-06-2026: Not applicable;  

Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Valleyview Excellent. 15-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Olive Lake Good. 15-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Loop Excellent. 15-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Letwilc7úÌecw Loop (pronounced Led‐wheel‐oo‐loo) Excellent. 15-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Hot Springs Excellent. 15-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Easy Redstreak Creek Good. 15-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints;  
Moderate Kimpton Creek Good. 15-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Moderate Sinclair Canyon Excellent. 15-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; Pedestrian Sidewalk Access from the Lower Juniper Trail Parking area to Sinclair Canyon closed; Trail details
Moderate Cobb Lake Good. 22-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; High water levels at stream crossings; Trail details
Difficult Kindersley Pass See comment section 15-06-2026: 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; Snowbound at higher elevation; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Trail details
Difficult Sinclair Creek See comment section 15-06-2026: 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; Snowbound at higher elevation; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted;  

Kootenay River Area Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Dog Lake Loop Closed. 01-06-2026: Trail closed until further notice; Check the important bulletins (parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/kootenay/bulletins) for more information; Water levels are high; Trail details
Easy Simpson River Some wet sections. 15-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Flooded sections; Trail details

Vermillion River Area Trails

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Easy Fireweed Loop Fair. 15-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Easy Paint Pots Good. 15-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Easy Marble Canyon Good. 15-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Easy Vermillion River Good. 15-06-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Moderate Stanley Glacier Some wet sections. 15-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow patches; Wet and muddy sections; Trail details
Difficult Hawk Creek/Ball Pass Snowbound. 15-06-2026: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; Trail details

Rockwall Trail Area

Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Difficult Numa Creek Closed. 01-06-2026: Bridge washout and debris on trail; Trail closed until further notice; Check the important bulletins (parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/kootenay/bulletins) for more information; Water levels are high; Trail details
Moderate Ochre Creek Fair. 15-06-2026: Wet and muddy sections; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail details
Difficult Floe Lake Snowbound. 15-06-2026: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Numa Pass Snowbound. 15-06-2026: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing;  
Difficult Helmet Creek Good. 22-06-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; Trail details
Difficult Rockwall Pass Snowbound. 15-06-2026: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Creek Poor. 22-06-2026: Unmaintained trail; Snow patches; Snowbound at higher elevation; Avalanche debris on trail; Trail details
Difficult Tumbling Pass Snowbound. 15-06-2026: Snowbound at higher elevation; Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; Risk of post-holing;  

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