Sandy McNabb Loop
A 1.6-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Alberta, Canada.
- 1.6 mi
- loop
- 162 ft
- climb
- 4,752 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Sandy McNabb Loop is a 1.6-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Alberta, Canada, inside Sheep River Provincial Park. It runs between about 4,660 ft and 4,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Diamond Valley, about 13 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount McNab, Wolf Creek Hill and Sandy McNabb Hills. For camping, Sandy McNabb Campground and Sandy Mcnabb Equestrian Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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 Sandy McNabb Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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