British Columbia · Cross-country skiing

Backcountry

1.8 mi
round trip
295 ft
climb
4,223 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Backcountry is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada, inside McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site. It is 0.9 miles each way, 1.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,140 ft and 4,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 140 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Kelowna, about 17 miles southeast of the start. For camping, Hydraulic Lake Campground and Mcculloch Reservoir Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Backcountry for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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