Yukon · Cross-country skiing

Shakuni

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

2.9 mi
round trip: 581 ft
climb: 2,732 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Shakuni is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Yukon, Canada. It is 1.4 miles each way, 2.9 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,570 ft and 2,730 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Whitehorse, about 3.9 miles southwest of the start. For camping, Robert Service Campground and Pioneer RV Park are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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.

NearbyUpper Valley South · McIntyre Ascent · Lower Valley

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Shakuni for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.