British Columbia · Cross-country skiing

Ponderosa

3.3 mi
round trip
514 ft
climb
4,405 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ponderosa is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.7 miles each way, 3.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,320 ft and 4,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 270 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. Parts of it are lit for skiing after dark. The nearest town is Kamloops, about 13 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include McConnell Hill. For camping, Lac Le Jeune Provincial Campground and Lodgepole Lake Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 31 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 Ponderosa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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