Horseshoe Canyon Trail

Horseshoe Canyon Trail is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It is 2.7 miles each way, 5.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,060 ft and 4,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Elkwater, about 2.7 miles southwest of the start. For camping, Nicole Springs Campground and Lodgepole are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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.