Rocky Mountain House Cross Country Ski Loop

Near Rocky Mountain House · Southern Alberta

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 47 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Rocky Mountain House Cross Country Ski Loop is a 4.8 km out and back trail near Rocky Mountain House. It runs 2.4 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 968 m and 971 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Paul Kane Plaque · Rocky Mountain House. Also used for walking, trail running and cross country skiing.

Length: 4.8km; 2.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 3m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 971m
Lowest point: 968m

Elevation profile

968 m to 971 m

Highest point 971 m, lowest 968 m, 3 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 1% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.0 kmPaul Kane Plaque · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site
0.0 kmHudson's Bay Company Archaelogocial Location · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Cross country skiing, Snowshoeing
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Historic site

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3640° N, 114.9667° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 249 trails in Southern Alberta

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30