Iron Creek
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 418 ft
- climb
- 4,805 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Iron Creek is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It is 1.0 miles each way, 2.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,590 ft and 4,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 8.4 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taipiti Ridge. For camping, Gooseberry Campground and Paddy's Flat 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Iron Creek for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
