Eagles Nest
A 2.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in British Columbia, Canada.
- 2.1 mi
- loop
- 290 ft
- climb
- 6,360 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Eagles Nest is a 2.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in British Columbia, Canada, inside Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site. It runs between about 6,170 ft and 6,360 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Hedley, about 6.1 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Riordan, Beaconsfield Mountain and Apex Mountain. 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Eagles Nest for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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