Trail conditions at Elk Island National Park
Elk Island National Park
Elk Island has a number of trails of varied lengths winding through the different habitats found within the park. Elk Island is not mountainous and the trails found here have very few steep inclines. Each trail contains many wildlife viewing opportunities, from two different subspecies of bison to a multitude of songbirds.
Whether you’re out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Share the trail
Trails are shared by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders and wildlife alike. Respect other users and yield the right of way to ensure safety. Use extra caution when cycling. Cyclists can quickly and quietly startle wildlife.
Bison and people
Be responsible - treat bison and other wildlife with the respect they deserve and need. Be bison wise and help reduce the likelihood of an encounter.
Elk Island National Park of Canada
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Beaver Pond Trail | Poor. | 2026-08-08: Wet and muddy sections; Water levels are high; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hayburger Trail | Trail Closed. | 2026-08-08: Maintenance work in progress; Impassable due to high water; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lakeview Trail | Poor. | 2026-08-08: Wet and muddy sections; Water levels are high; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Amisk Wuche Trail | Poor. | 2026-08-08: Wet and muddy sections; Water levels are high; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Living Waters Boardwalk Trail | Trail Closed. | 2026-08-08: Impassable due to high water; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Moss Lake Trail | Poor. | 2026-08-08: Wet and muddy sections; Flooded sections; Trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Shirley Lake Trail | Trail Closed. | 2026-07-31: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Shoreline Trail: Beaver Bay Loop | Good. | 2026-08-07: Mainly dry; | |
| Easy |
Shoreline Trail: Elk Island Loop | Good. | 2026-08-07: Mainly dry; | |
| Easy |
Shoreline Trail: Shoreline Trail | Good. | 2026-08-08: Mainly dry; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Simmons Trail | Trail Closed. | 2026-07-31: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Tawayik Lake Trail: Oster Lake Trail | Good. | 2026-08-08: Not applicable; | |
 Difficult |
Tawayik Lake Trail: Tawayik Lake Trail | Trail Closed. | 2026-07-31: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wood Bison Trail | Trail Closed. | 2026-07-31: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
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