Balsam Link

Balsam Link is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,000 ft and 5,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. The nearest town is Diamond Valley, about 12 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sandy McNabb Hills, Windy Point and Windy Point Ridge. For camping, Sandy Mcnabb Equestrian Campground and Sandy McNabb Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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.