Ressler Trail

Ressler Trail is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,530 ft and 4,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Elkwater, about 2.4 miles south of the start. For camping, Highway 41 Campground and Lodgepole are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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.