Alberta · Cross-country skiing

Mountain View West

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

4.7 mi
round trip
870 ft
climb
5,151 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Mountain View West is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It is 2.3 miles each way, 4.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,910 ft and 5,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 11 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Buggeration Hill and Taipiti Ridge. For camping, Paddy's Flat Campground and Gooseberry Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 24 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 Mountain View West for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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