Amos
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.
- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 368 ft
- climb
- 5,688 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Amos is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It is 1.6 miles each way, 3.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,600 ft and 5,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Fortress Junction, about 9.1 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Opaca Peak, Gap Mountain and Elpoca Creek Hill. For camping, Elkwood Campground and William Watson Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 26 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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~5 min drive
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~3 min drive
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~2 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Amos for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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