West Crystal Line
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.
- 3.0 mi
- round trip
- 446 ft
- climb
- 4,832 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
West Crystal Line is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It is 1.5 miles each way, 3.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,610 ft and 4,830 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 8.8 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taipiti Ridge. For camping, Gooseberry Campground and Paddy's Flat Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 25 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 West Crystal Line for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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