Mt Shark Helipad
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 458 ft
- climb
- 5,989 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mt Shark Helipad is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Spray Valley Provincial Park. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,720 ft and 5,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 350 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Fortress Mountain Resort, about 8.3 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Shark, Mount Fortune and Mount Buller West Peak. For camping, Big Springs Br9 and Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Mt Shark Helipad for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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