Emerald Lake Loop Trail
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada.
Photo: Sersarsor, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 450 ft
- climb
- 4,320 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Emerald Lake Loop Trail is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada, inside Yoho National Park. It is 1.0 miles each way, 2.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,260 ft and 4,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Field, about 4.2 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Emerald Peak, Hamilton Spur and Top Hat Peak. Hamilton Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Takakkaw Falls Campground and Monarch Campground are within about 6 miles. 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 Emerald Lake Loop Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
