by Brian Patton | Jul 24, 2013 | 2013 Floods, Kootenay National Park |
Due to flooding, there is currently a trail detour in Kootenay National Park (summer 2013) that affects the Paint Pots and Rockwall Trails. Rock foundations and truncated trail mark where the suspension bridge to the Paint Pots spanned the Vermilion River in Kootenay... by Brian Patton | Jul 17, 2013 | 2013 Floods, Waterton Lakes National Park |
On June 19th, Waterton Lakes National Park received over 200mm of rain in less than 24 hours. Flooding created major washouts along the first 7 km of the Akamina Parkway, cutting access to Cameron Lake and several trails that branch from that road. Lauren Baker of... by Andrew Hempstead | Jul 14, 2013 | 2013 Floods, Banff National Park |
As of July 14, 2013, many trails within the southern half of Banff National Park have reopened after June flooding. Although many backcountry bridges have been compromised, stream levels are now low enough for careful fording. Parks Canada has reopened the following...