Snowy River
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.
- 4.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,452 ft
- climb
- 4,658 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Snowy River is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It is 2.2 miles each way, 4.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,440 ft and 4,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. Parts of it are lit for skiing after dark. The nearest town is Hinton, about 8.0 miles west of the start. For camping, Jarvis Lake Campground and Pine Bay Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 18 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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An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.
Nice'n Easy
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A 2.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Alberta, Canada.
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Snowy River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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