Trail conditions report
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 information
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
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Fire Danger Rating
Current fire danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Low | 10-10-2026: Not applicable; |
Roads
The Yoho Valley Road is closed for the winter. Seasonal closure from mid-October through mid-June. Avalanche danger.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoho Valley Road (Takakkaw Falls) | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Closed to vehicles seasonally from mid-October through mid-June; | Trail details | |
| Wapta Falls Road | Closed. | 16-10-2026: 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; | Trail details |
West End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; Icy sections; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Hoodoos Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: Icy sections; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ottertail Valley Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: Deadfall on trail; Icy sections; | Trail details |
Emerald Lake Area
Early winter season conditions. Snow covering all trails. Depth of snow varies with trail aspect and elevation. Hazards such as treefall, slippery sections, difficult route finding and avalanche exposure are all possible due to snow coverage. Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Loop | Fair. | 21-10-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Fire Road | Good. | 21-10-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald River Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: Deadfall on trail; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Emerald Basin Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Pass Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Hamilton Lake Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Emerald Triangle Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: Deadfall on trail; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
South Burgess Pass Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: Deadfall on trail; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
East End Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Yoho National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail to Lake Louise | Good. | 21-10-2026: Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Paget Lookout Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
Yoho Valley
The Yoho Valley Road is closed for the winter. Seasonal closure from mid-October through mid June. The Whaleback bridge is currently removed for seasonal storage.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Centennial Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: Deadfall on trail; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Trail: Point Lace Falls and Angels Staircase Falls | Good. | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Valley Trail: Laughing Falls | Good. | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Yoho Valley Trail: Twin Falls | Good. | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Little Yoho Valley Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Celeste Lake Trail | Good. | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Iceline via Little Yoho Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Deadfall on trail; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Whaleback Trail | Bridges removed (for winter). | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Yoho Lake Trail | Fair. | 21-10-2026: No vehicle access; Possibility of winter conditions at higher elevations; Icy sections; | Trail details |