British Columbia · Cross-country skiing

Blue Grouse

3.5 mi
round trip
800 ft
climb
4,771 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Blue Grouse is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.8 miles each way, 3.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,340 ft and 4,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 410 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Sun Peaks, about 2.3 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Orient Hill. For camping, Niskonlith Lake Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 28 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 Blue Grouse for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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