Landmark
Paint Pots Trailhead
KM 0 · 1,434 m (4,705 ft)
Booked one camp per night, in order
Rockwall Trail Permit
Kootenay National Park · British Columbia, Canada
A 54.1 km point-to-point route with five backcountry campgrounds: Helmet/Ochre Junction, Helmet Falls, Tumbling Creek, Numa Creek and Floe Lake. A shuttle is needed between trailheads, and a backcountry permit is mandatory.
Get an alert when any night of your Rockwall Trail itinerary opens.
How booking the Rockwall Trail works
Rockwall Trail: Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada. Parks Canada takes the bookings. Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
The two passes of the Rockwall Trail
54.1 kilometers (33.6 miles) from Paint Pots Trailhead to Floe Lake Trailhead, over two passes.
Km 0 at Paint Pots Trailhead
Pass
Rockwall Pass
- ELEVATION
- 2,230 m (7,316 ft)
Rockwall Trail key landmarks
Rockwall Trail elevation
KM 0 TO 54 · 1,337 TO 2,336 MMap of the Rockwall Trail, Paint Pots Trailhead to Floe Lake Trailhead
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3,502 m (11,490 ft) of descent · 6.3% average grade
How to get a Rockwall Trail permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada
- Group size
- Up to 10 people
- Distance
- 54.1 km (33.6 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 3,405 m (11,171 ft)
Step 1: How it is booked
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Rockwall Trail on reservation.pc.gc.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check reservation.pc.gc.ca and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 911. When the operator answers, say you are in the backcountry of Kootenay National Park, have an emergency and need the Warden Service. With a satellite phone, call 1 403 762 4506. Cell phones are not always reliable in the backcountry.
How much a Rockwall Trail permit costs
Rockwall Trail permit fee: CA$15.00 per person per night; reservation fee CA$11.50 online or CA$13.50 by phone, per stay.
Rockwall Trail FAQ
How do I book the Rockwall Trail?
Reserve each campground night on the Parks Canada Reservation Service at reservation.pc.gc.ca. A backcountry permit is mandatory, and you also need a national park entry pass.
When does Rockwall Trail booking open?
Banff, Kootenay and Yoho backcountry camping launch together. In 2026 that was Monday, January 26 at 8 am Mountain time. Parks Canada had not published the 2027 date on October 29, 2026.
How long is the Rockwall Trail?
54.1 km (33.6 mi) one way, in 3 to 5 days.
How many campgrounds are on the Rockwall Trail?
Parks Canada lists five: Helmet/Ochre Junction, Helmet Falls, Tumbling Creek, Numa Creek and Floe Lake.
Can I get a Rockwall Trail reservation if it is full?
Campsite nights from a cancellation go back on sale. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.