Cross-Country Ski
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Lake Louise area
Tracksetting and access are managed by Parks Canada. Check the official Parks trail report for current conditions before you go.
Quick start
If you are deciding quickly, check the official report first, then choose by difficulty, distance, and dog access.
Wide former road with classic tracks and a skate lane when maintained. No dogs. Avalanche terrain begins beyond the groomed viewpoint area.
ModerateForested loop with moderate climbs and descents. No dogs.
ModerateClassic route following the historic tramway grade. No dogs. Lower section to the Bow River bridge is steep and narrow.
ModerateClassic route linking Lake Louise Village and the lakeshore via the historic tramway grade. No dogs.
EasyLake-surface and shoreline ski route when officially marked and maintained. No dogs.
DifficultTechnical forested ski trail with steeper turns and sustained effort. No dogs.
EasyOld highway route to the Continental Divide; classic tracks and skate lane when maintained. No dogs.
EasyGentle forest connector named for Bill Peyto. No dogs.
EasyGentler Telemark option with rolling forest terrain.
EasyFlat campground-area loop with classic tracks and a skate lane when maintained. Dogs on leash permitted.
EasyValley-floor route along the Bow River. Dogs on leash permitted.
ModerateFlagship Pipestone-system circuit with rolling forest terrain. Check Parks Canada for current access and grooming.
EasyPipestone-system connector suited to steady classic-ski mileage. Check Parks Canada for current access and grooming.
EasyQuiet forested Pipestone-system loop. Check Parks Canada for current access and grooming.
EasyShorter, gentle Pipestone-system loop. Check Parks Canada for current access and grooming.