Quebec · Cross-country skiing

Chemin Olmsted

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

5.1 mi
round trip: 1,426 ft
climb: 654 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Best time to visit Chemin Olmsted

Best months: August–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
26° / 7°
14 wet
Feb
28° / 9°
11 wet
Mar
37° / 19°
12 wet
Apr
51° / 31°
12 wet
May
65° / 44°
13 wet
Jun
74° / 53°
14 wet
Jul
78° / 58°
13 wet
Aug
76° / 56°
12 wet
Sep
69° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
56° / 38°
14 wet
Nov
44° / 27°
13 wet
Dec
32° / 15°
15 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ellenburg Depot, NY, 42.2 mi away at 950 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Chemin Olmsted is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada, inside Parc du Mont-Royal. It is 2.6 miles each way, 5.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 280 ft and 650 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Montréal, about 1.1 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colline de l'Abri, Mont-Royal and Colline d'Outremont. 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.