Baden Powell Trail
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada.
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 706 ft
- climb
- 3,492 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Baden Powell Trail is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.7 miles each way, 3.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,950 ft and 3,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. Parts of it are lit for skiing after dark. The nearest town is West Vancouver, about 3.1 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hillstrom Peak, Bald Mountain and South Knob. Upper Cypress Falls and Upper Cypress Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camp Capilano is within about 6 miles. There are 47 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 Baden Powell Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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