Elk Pass

Elk Pass is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,920 ft and 6,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Fortress Junction, about 13 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include The Turret, Taiga Viewpoint and Mount Fox. For camping, Mount Sarrail Campground and Boulton Creek Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 20 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.