Ripple Ridge Trail
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,064 ft
- climb
- 7,102 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ripple Ridge Trail is an out-and-back ski touring route in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 6,470 ft and 7,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 830 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Salmo, about 15 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Baldy Rocks, Lightning Strike and The Crags. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.
Local outfitters
- Nordman Resort29 mi away
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ripple Ridge Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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