Trail conditions
Glacier National Park
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Fire information
Current fire danger: View fire danger rating
Have you been hiking in the last few days? Share your photos and your impressions of trail conditions to help us keep this report accurate for other hikers. There will be no access to the Hermit trail from September 24, 2024 until further notice for danger tree removal. Hermit trailhead and parking area will be closed for up to two weeks while crews are working. Learn more at Fire information The following area has a group of 4 restriction in effect. Hikers must travel in tight groups that include at least four adults. This minimizes the disturbance to bears and helps keep this area open to hikers.Share your pictures with us! New
Hermit Trail closure
Group of 4 restrictions
Fire danger rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fire danger | Low | 14-09-2024: N/A; |
Camping
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illecillewaet campground | Open. | 21-06-2024: First-come, first-served sites available; | Trail details | |
| Loop Brook campground | Closed for the season. | 23-09-2024: Campground closed; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald campground | Closed. | 15-08-2024: Campground closed; | Trail details | |
| Hermit backcountry campsite | Closed. | 23-09-2024: Campground closed; | Trail details | |
| Mount Sir Donald backcountry campsite | Good. | 03-08-2024: First-come, first-served sites available; You must register at the Illecillewaet Campground Welcome Station; Bear warning in effect; Fire ban in effect; | Trail details |
Short hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Abandoned Rails | Good. | 29-08-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
1885 Rails Trail | Good. | 21-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Loop Brook Trail | Good. | 29-06-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Meeting of the Waters Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Hemlock Grove Trail | Good. | 17-05-2024: Picnic area and washrooms open; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Rock Garden Trail | Good. | 06-07-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bear Creek Falls Trail | Good. | 29-06-2024: Trail is in good condition; | Trail details |
Day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Great Glacier Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lower Beaver Valley Trail | Good. | 24-08-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Balu Pass Trail | Good. | 31-07-2024: A Restricted Activity Order is in place from July 15 - September 30. Hikers must travel in groups of 4 or more; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Bostock Creek Trail | Good. | 24-08-2024: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Avalanche Crest Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Asulkan Valley Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Crest Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Abbott Ridge Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
 Most Difficult |
Hermit Trail | Closed for maintenance. | 24-09-2024: Hazardous trees; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Mount Sir Donald Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
| Most Difficult |
Perley Rock Trail | Good. | 03-08-2024: Bear warning in effect; | Trail details |
Multi-day hikes
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Difficult |
Bald Mountain Wilderness Route | Be cautious. | 26-07-2024: Northern part of trail from trailhead to Grizzly Creek open for hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing; | Trail details |
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