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 information
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
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Fire Danger Rating
Current Fire Rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Current fire danger | Extreme | 2026-07-24: 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. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Olive Lake | Good. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Redstreak Loop | Excellent. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Letwilc7úÌecw Loop (pronounced Led‐wheel‐oo‐loo) | Excellent. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hot Springs | Partially Closed | 2026-08-04: 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 |
| Easy |
Redstreak Creek | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | |
 Moderate |
Kimpton Creek | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sinclair Canyon | See comment section | 2026-08-04: 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. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Kindersley Pass | See comment section | 2026-08-04: 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; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sinclair Creek | See comment section | 2026-08-04: 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; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Snow patches; |
Kootenay River Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Dog Lake Loop | Closed. | 2026-08-04: Trail closed until further notice; Check the important bulletins (parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/kootenay/bulletins) for more information; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Simpson River | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
Vermillion River Area Trails
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Fireweed Loop | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paint Pots | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marble Canyon | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vermillion River | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Stanley Glacier | Good. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hawk Creek/Ball Pass | Fair. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
Rockwall Trail Area
Fishing and watercraft prohibited in Kootenay National Park.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Numa Creek | Closed. | 2026-08-04: 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; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ochre Creek | Good. | 2026-08-04: Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Floe Lake | Good. | 2026-08-04: High water levels at stream crossings; Deadfall on trail; Bears frequenting the area; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Numa Pass | Good. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | |
| Difficult |
Helmet Creek | Good. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; Watch for ticks; Trail overgrown with vegetation; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rockwall Pass | Good. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Creek | Good. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Tumbling Pass | Good. | 2026-08-04: Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Dogs on leash permitted; |