McIntyre Descent
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Yukon, Canada.
- 5.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,439 ft
- climb
- 3,882 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
McIntyre Descent is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Yukon, Canada. It is 2.6 miles each way, 5.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,710 ft and 3,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 140 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Whitehorse, about 6.0 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount McIntyre. 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 McIntyre Descent for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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