Upper West
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada.
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 981 ft
- climb
- 4,521 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Upper West is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.0 miles each way, 2.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,070 ft and 4,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Black Creek, about 9.7 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Washington. Piggott Creek Falls is within about 3 miles. 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 Upper West for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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