Owl Loop
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 147 ft
- climb
- 2,520 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Owl Loop is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Strathcona Wilderness Centre. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.7 miles there and back. It stays at about 2,520 ft above sea level and is close to flat. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Ardrossan, about 6.2 miles east of the start. For camping, Bunkhouse Site #1 and Campsite #2 are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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 Owl Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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