Winter
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada.
- 3.3 mi
- round trip
- 346 ft
- climb
- 2,528 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Winter is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. It is 1.7 miles each way, 3.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,420 ft and 2,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Tofield, about 12 miles northwest of the start. For camping, Kawtikh RV Retreat is within about 6 miles. There are 24 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 Winter for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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