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 | 01-10-2025: Not applicable; |
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing (Yoho National Park of Canada)
Avalanche risk! When travelling beyond the marked trails, or past an avalanche danger sign, assume that you are in avalanche country - your group should be prepared with the appropriate knowledge, skills and equipment. For more information on winter travel and how to stay safe in the mountains, visit parksmountainsafety.ca.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Wapta Falls Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 21-03-2026: No westbound access ; 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; Walk in access only, road closed to vehicles; 2 km access road closed from mid-October to mid-May; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Sherbrooke Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 17-03-2026: Snow covered; Snowshoes or ice cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Avalanche danger after reaching the lake; 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.; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Emerald Lakeshore Loop | See comment section | 24-03-2026: Avoid avalanche path on west side of Emerald Lake - elevated hazard conditions; Avalanche debris on trail; Snow covered; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hamilton Falls Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 24-03-2026: Snow covered; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peaceful Pond | Snow covered with icy sections. | 24-03-2026: Snow covered; Cleats recommended; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ross Lake Trail | Snow covered. | 17-03-2026: Snow covered; Snowshoes recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
Cross-country ski trails (Yoho National Park of Canada)
*Tracksetting has ended for the season* Recent track setting: Mar 25 - Great Divide (from Lake Louise to Yoho border). Mar 13 - Yoho Valley Road; Kicking Horse fireroad; Tally Ho - Old ski hill; Emerald Connector; Classic Emerald; Emerald Alluvial Fan loop.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
Emerald Lake Connector | Spring conditions | 27-03-2026: Avalanche risk, use caution; No dogs allowed; Steep and icy section north of junction with Tally-Ho trail, use caution.; Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Classic Emerald | See comment section | 25-03-2026: Avoid avalanche path on west side of Emerald Lake - elevated hazard conditions; Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; | |
| Easy |
Emerald Alluvial Fan Loop | See comment section | 24-03-2026: Avoid avalanche path on west side of Emerald Lake - elevated hazard conditions; Avalanche debris on trail; Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tally-ho - Old ski hill | Spring conditions | 27-03-2026: Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; No dogs allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Kicking Horse Trail | Spring conditions | 27-03-2026: No dogs allowed; Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; | |
| Moderate |
Lake O'Hara Fire Road Trail | See comment section | 24-03-2026: Unmaintained trail; Avalanche risk: Simple Class 1. Trail crosses the run out zones of several avalanche paths; Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; | |
| Easy |
Yoho Valley Road | Spring conditions | 27-03-2026: Dogs on leash permitted; Tracksetting ends before the switchbacks. Avalanche risk: Beyond the tracksetting the trail crosses large avalanche paths; Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Spring conditions | 27-03-2026: No dogs allowed; Snow covered with variable spring conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; | Trail details |