Volcanic
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada.
- 5.0 mi
- round trip
- 2,081 ft
- climb
- 4,560 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Best time to visit Volcanic
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° / 16°
Feb
33° / 19°
Mar
41° / 26°
Apr
51° / 32°
May
60° / 41°
Jun
67° / 46°
Jul
77° / 52°
Aug
77° / 52°
Sep
68° / 44°
Oct
52° / 33°
Nov
36° / 25°
Dec
28° / 16°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tonasket 11ne, WA, 36.6 mi away at 3,434 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Volcanic is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in British Columbia, Canada. It is 2.5 miles each way, 5.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,140 ft and 4,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,070 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Greenwood, about 3.3 miles northeast of the start. For camping, Jewel Lake Provincial Campground and Boundary Creek Provincial Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Volcanic for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
