Alberta · Cross-country skiing

Fox Creek

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.

2.1 mi
round trip
356 ft
climb
5,944 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Fox Creek is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,760 ft and 5,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 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 12 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include The Turret, Mount Roberta and Sarrail Ridge. For camping, Mount Sarrail Campground and Boulton Creek Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 21 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Fox Creek for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors