Galloway Loop
A 1.6-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in British Columbia, Canada.
- 1.6 mi
- loop
- 295 ft
- climb
- 3,540 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Best time to visit Galloway Loop
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
29° / 14°
14 wet
Feb
36° / 14°
11 wet
Mar
44° / 22°
13 wet
Apr
54° / 27°
11 wet
May
65° / 35°
11 wet
Jun
71° / 41°
11 wet
Jul
81° / 43°
7 wet
Aug
81° / 42°
6 wet
Sep
70° / 35°
7 wet
Oct
53° / 28°
11 wet
Nov
36° / 21°
13 wet
Dec
27° / 15°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yaak 9nne, MT, 43.7 mi away at 3,085 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Galloway Loop is a 1.6-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in British Columbia, Canada. It runs between about 3,400 ft and 3,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 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 Fernie, about 2.3 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grizzly Peak, Polar Peak and Morrissey Ridge. For camping, Mount Fernie Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 18 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 Galloway Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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