Alberta · Cross-country skiing

Mainline Loop

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

2.8 mi
round trip
533 ft
climb
5,005 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mainline Loop is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Allison/Chinook Public Land Use Zone. It is 1.4 miles each way, 2.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,730 ft and 5,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Crowsnest Pass, about 6.4 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Tecumseh, Phillipps Peak and Whale Mountain. Alison Creek Falls and Crowsnest Cave Waterfall are within about 3 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 Mainline Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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