18-Castor

18-Castor is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,140 ft and 1,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is a lightly prepared backcountry track rather than a machine-groomed trail. The nearest town is Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, about 1.6 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Castor, Mont Catherine and Colline Cross. For camping, Camping de Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and Domaine Vacances Doncaster are within about 6 miles. There are 37 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.