Lake Approach
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 536 ft
- climb
- 3,675 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lake Approach is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada, inside Strathcona Provincial Park. It is 0.9 miles each way, 1.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,530 ft and 3,670 ft above sea level, with roughly 270 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Black Creek, about 11 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Washington, Mount Allan Brooks and Mount Elma. For camping, Croteau Lake Group Campsite and Kwai Lake Campsite are 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 Lake Approach for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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