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.
General conditions
While on the trails, please behave responsibly and practice physical distancing. Where possible, create two metres distance between you and other people by stepping to the side and not following directly behind the person or group in front of you. Safety is a shared responsibility. Let’s work together to keep Kootenay National Park safe..
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
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Radium Hot Springs - Sinclair Pass Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Valleyview | Spring conditions. | 24-03-2023: Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Road access closed | 24-03-2023: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Restoration | Road access closed | 24-03-2023: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Campground Trail | Road access closed | 24-03-2023: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Juniper/Sinclair Canyon | Spring conditions | 24-03-2023: Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sinclair Canyon Trail | Spring conditions | 24-03-2023: Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek Trail | Spring conditions. | 24-03-2023: Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek Trail | Spring conditions. | 24-03-2023: Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | |
| Moderate |
Cobb Lake Trail | Spring conditions. | 24-03-2023: Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Wet and muddy sections; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley-Sinclair Pass Loop | Winter conditions. | 24-03-2023: Avalanche danger at high altitude; Not recommended; Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | No access. | 24-03-2023: Parking lot closed during winter season; Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; Not recommended; | Trail details |
Kootenay River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Dog Lake Trail | Winter conditions. | 24-03-2023: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River Trail | Winter conditions. | 24-03-2023: Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Ice, snow and slippery sections; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area
Caution: Trails are not maintained during winter season (Oct-May). Hazards such as avalanche, fallen trees, slippery sections and trail damage is possible.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loops | Winter conditions. | 24-03-2023: Snow covered; Unmaintained trail; Use caution; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots Trail | Winter conditions. | 24-03-2023: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Winter conditions. | 24-03-2023: Ice, snow and slippery sections; Use caution; Unmaintained trail; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trail | Caution. | 24-03-2023: Avalanche risk: Simple class 1 - at 1.7 km, the trail crosses a 30m wide runout zone of avalanche path; Unmaintained trail; Snow covered; Snowshoeing recommended; | Trail details |
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