September 2018 Trail and Road Conditions

Trail Conditions Update – September 25, 2018 Fall weather has arrived in the Rockies and that means autumn colours and fresh snowfall. Snow has fallen on much of the GDT at higher elevations and is causing wet and muddy trail conditions. Wet and cool weather means fire danger ratings in the Canadian Rockies…

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August 2018 Trail and Road Conditions

Trail Conditions Update – August 30, 2018 WILDFIRES: Fire hazard ratings have reduced in the Rockies. Rain has improved the air quality somewhat but smoke and haze may be present in valleys due to forest fires burning near the GDT. SECTION A TRAIL CLOSURE: Due to the Boundary wildfire, the GDT…

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July 2018 Trail and Road Conditions

Trail Conditions Update – July 27, 2018 Alpine wildflowers are blooming! Trail conditions are generally good but expect some wet and muddy sections and a few snow patches lingering at higher elevations. Warm weather means rapid snow melt during the day resulting in high water levels and potentially dangerous creek crossings, so…

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June 2018 Trail and Road Conditions

Trail Conditions Update – June 27, 2018 It’s transition time on the GDT. Valley bottom trails at lower elevations vary from bare and dry to wet and muddy, while many trails at higher elevation are still snow covered. With warmer weather, trail conditions can change quickly so plan for varying conditions –…

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