Alberta · Cross-country skiing

Macabee Loop

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

4.0 mi
round trip
1,034 ft
climb
5,060 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Macabee Loop is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It is 2.0 miles each way, 4.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,720 ft and 5,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 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, Wolf Creek Hill and Channel Ridge North Summit. For camping, Sandy Mcnabb Equestrian Campground and Group Camp B 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.

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