Quebec · Cross-country skiing

Piste 12

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

1.8 mi
round trip
743 ft
climb
1,122 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Piste 12 is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada, inside Parc de la Gatineau. It is 0.9 miles each way, 1.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,020 ft and 1,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 350 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 Chelsea, about 3.8 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include King Mountain. There are 42 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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