Alberta · Cross-country skiing

Spruce Coulee West

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.

2.3 mi
round trip
567 ft
climb
4,375 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Best time to visit Spruce Coulee West

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    24° / 2°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    29° / 7°

    3 wet

  3. Mar

    41° / 17°

    4 wet

  4. Apr

    56° / 28°

    5 wet

  5. May

    66° / 37°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    74° / 46°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 50°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 49°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 40°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 27°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 16°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 5°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Simpson 6 N - Wildhorse, MT, 46.2 mi away at 2,815 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Spruce Coulee West is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,060 ft and 4,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Elkwater, about 1.3 miles east of the start. For camping, Aspen Ridge Group Use Campground and Highway 41 Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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 Spruce Coulee West for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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