December 10th: Trails will be covered in snow, with up to 40cm or more in some places at higher elevations. Lower trails could have thinner snow cover in places, and icy conditions may exist since the recent freezing rain.
At anytime come prepared for a variety of conditions, that can change throughout the day. Note that days are now growing shorter.
Be aware of closures in the area and check advisories before you go.
Closures:
Galatea Day Use Area Toilets - Closed due to flooding.
West Wind Valley: Closed Dec 1 - Jun 15 for protection of critical winter range for elk and bighorn sheep.
Notes:
Snow Depths:
Burstall Pass: 83cm
Mud Lake: 48cm
| Trail Name | Permitted Activities (Legend) | Length | Status | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Burstall Pass (Backcountry)
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Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC | |
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Chester Lake
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4.6 km one-way | Open | Skiing Cross Country Skiing, XC |
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Chester Lake Snowshoe
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3.4 km one-way | Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing |
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Frost Heave Snowshoe
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2.5 km | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Graupel Snowshoe
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5.6 km | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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High Rockies
Note: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the trail is closed through the Buller Slide Path due to Highway Avalanche Control. |
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63.0 km Goat Creek to Peninsula Day Use | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Hogarth Lakes Loop Snowshoe
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3.9 km | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Rummel Lake
Rummel Lake Backcountry Campground: CLOSED Apr 1 - Dec 18. |
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Open | Hiking,Hiking (Winter),Skiing,Snowshoeing Cross Country Skiing, XC | |
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Sawmill Loop Snowshoe
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5.1 km | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
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Snowdrift Snowshoe
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8.3 km | Open | Fat Biking,Hiking (Winter),Snowshoeing Fat Biking, Fat Bike, Phat |
