Quebec · Cross-country skiing

Castor - 18

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada.

2.4 mi
round trip
681 ft
climb
1,341 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Castor - 18 is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,200 ft and 1,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 270 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 1.8 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 Camping du Domaine Lausanne are within about 6 miles. There are 34 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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