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Nordic & XC Ski Trails in British Columbia

Groomed cross-country ski trails and backcountry Nordic routes throughout British Columbia.

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Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes

Discover this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
20.3 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 24 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Tin Pants trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Tin Pants

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 min to complete. This is a popular trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+109m
Time
1 h 1 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop

Get to know this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lost Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Lost Lake

Enjoy this 4.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance
4 km
Elevation
+106m
Time
1 h 4 min
Beach Forest Lake
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Lost Lake Extended Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Lost Lake Extended Loop

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+218m
Time
1 h 55 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake
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Walmsley Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Walmsley Lake

Head out on this 1.8-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through July. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mount Klaudt trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Harrison Hot Springs

Mount Klaudt

Get to know this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Chehalis 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+522m
Time
3 h 13 min
Forest Views
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Intake Pond Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Intake Pond Trail

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+519m
Time
3 h 47 min
Forest Lake River
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Bagpipe Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Bagpipe Peak Trail

Check out this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
13.7 km
Elevation
+1,166m
Time
6 h 29 min
Forest Lake Views
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Emma Peel and No Time Out Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Emma Peel and No Time Out Loop

Try this 3.7-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+126m
Time
1 h 6 min
Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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