Ursa Major

Ursa Major is a 1.9-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Alberta, Canada, inside Spray Valley Provincial Park. It runs between about 5,620 ft and 5,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Fortress Mountain Resort, about 8.7 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Fortune, Mount Shark and Tent Ridge. For camping, Big Springs Br9 and Lillian Lake Backcountry Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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.