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Kootenay National Park

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Kootenay National Park
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Places in Kootenay

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Burgess Shale Fossil Site (Stanley Glacier), Kootenay National ParkBurgess Shale Fossil Site (Stanley Glacier)See Burgess Shale fossils on a scenic glacier cirque hikeParking · RestroomFloe Falls, Kootenay National ParkFloe FallsHeadwall cascade above Floe Lake, best from shore or Numa PassScenic ViewpointFloe Lake, Kootenay National ParkFloe LakeTurquoise alpine lake reached by a tough, rewarding climbCampground · RestroomMarble Canyon, Kootenay National ParkMarble CanyonShort, dramatic slot canyon with blue glacial water and bridgesTrailhead · RestroomRadium Hot Springs, Kootenay National ParkRadium Hot SpringsHistoric soak in a canyon with mineral-rich, odorless waterRestroom · ParkingStanley Glacier, Kootenay National ParkStanley GlacierWaterfalls, wildflowers, and Burgess Shale on a glacier‑framed hikeTrailhead · RestroomStanley Glacier Trailhead, Kootenay National ParkStanley Glacier TrailheadGateway to glacier views on a popular, moderate alpine hikeTrailhead · ParkingFloe Lake Backcountry Campground, Kootenay National ParkFloe Lake Backcountry CampgroundPopular Rockwall campground with lockers, tent pads, and big viewsCampground · Restroom

Trails in Kootenay

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Rockwall Trail, Kootenay National ParkChallengingRockwall TrailBig-wall limestone, glaciers, and meadows on a demanding multi-pass trek34.4 mi · 96 hrHelmet/Tumbling Trail, Kootenay National ParkModerateHelmet/Tumbling TrailAlpine pass between Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek with big views8.1 mi · 5.5 hrNuma Pass Trail, Kootenay National ParkChallengingNuma Pass TrailBig Rockwall views via a steep, rewarding climb to a high pass6 mi · 4.5 hrFloe Lake, Kootenay National ParkChallengingFloe LakeBig alpine views and a blue glacial lake after stout switchbacks13 mi · 7 hrHelmet Falls Trail, Kootenay National ParkModerateHelmet Falls TrailForest approach to a towering waterfall and a superb backcountry camp9 mi · 4.5 hrStanley Glacier, Kootenay National ParkModerateStanley GlacierCirque hike to glacier views and Burgess Shale fossils.5.5 mi · 4 hrKindersley-Sinclair Loop, Kootenay National ParkChallengingKindersley-Sinclair LoopBig day loop with meadows, ridge views, and a steep finish.10.7 mi · 7.5 hrBall Pass Hike, Kootenay National ParkChallengingBall Pass HikeQuiet climb to a big glacier view from the Continental Divide11.1 mi · 7 hr

Find wildlife in Kootenay

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Grizzly Bear in Kootenay National ParkGrizzly BearReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM41 sightingsGray Wolf in Kootenay National ParkGray WolfReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM31 sightingsMoose in Kootenay National ParkMooseReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM19 sightingsMountain Goat in Kootenay National ParkMountain GoatReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM83 sightingsBighorn Sheep in Kootenay National ParkBighorn SheepReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AM506 sightingsElk in Kootenay National ParkElkReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM65 sightingsBlack Bear in Kootenay National ParkBlack BearReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM91 sightingsBrown Bear in Kootenay National ParkBrown BearReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM44 sightings

Before you go

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CLOSURE

Dog Lake Trail closed

Dog Lake Loop is closed; do not enter or travel on the trail. Check current trail conditions before traveling.

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CLOSURE

Sinclair Canyon pedestrian access closed

Pedestrian access from the Lower Juniper Trail Parking area to Sinclair Canyon is closed; do not use the affected route. - The connector trail from the Hot Springs Trail to Sinclair Canyon is also closed due to road construction. Check current trail conditions before traveling.

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Numa Creek Trail closed

The Numa Creek Trail is closed from Numa Falls Bridge to Numa Creek Campground; do not enter or travel on the trail. - The closure is due to a bridge washout and debris on the trail and remains in effect until further notice. Check current trail conditions before traveling.

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