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Trail Descriptions & Locations
The Mount Macpherson trail head is approximately
seven kilometres south of Revelstoke on Highway 23. There is a large trail
map situated beside the trail fee collection hut. A trail fee box at the
trailhead is for times when the booth is not manned. Outhouses are
at the parking lot and by the Ole Sandberg Cabin.
Trailhead hut at parking lot
A map for the area can be obtained at the trailhead hut, the Revelstoke Community Centre, the Chamber of Commerce, or from the Columbia Forest District Office. You can also order a free map from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce (http://www.revelstokecc.bc.ca/snow/).
Click here to see a larger version of the above map. (172 KB) Trail Map | Trail Descriptions | Other Areas | Ole Sandberg Hut l
Easiest (Green) n This
is the most used trail and is usually groomed first. It starts at the
parking area and climbs steadily with a couple of downhill breaks to the
Ole Sandberg cabin at 2.5 km. After climbing a short hill past the cabin
the trail is flat or downhill back to the parking area. The loop is best
skied counter clockwise. Dogs are permitted on the first kilometre to
access the Mountain Climb Trail. This is the only groomed section where
dogs are permitted.
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Mountain Climb - 2 km
WARNING! This trail
accesses avalanche terrain. Knowledge of backcountry travel techniques is
necessary. Skiers using this area should be equipped with avalanche
transceivers, shovels and probes. The club is not responsible for this
area and skiers are advised that they ski at their own risk. Contact the
Canadian Avalanche Association for information on avalanche conditions.
l Jack
Rabbit Loop - 0.25 km This
is a small relatively flat loop used for Ski League instruction. l Connector
- 0.28 km This
trail is an easier alternative to climbing or descending on the main loop.
n Log
Roller / Loggers
Lane - 1.5 km After
a good climb past the cabin this trail is easy and fun all the way down to
the hydroelectric power line. Before descending Hydro Hill, look at the
view east up the n Creek
Crawl - 0.74 km This
trail starts at the cabin. There is a short steep hill down than back up
as the trail crosses a creek near its beginning. The trail then descends
gradually to Cedar Ramble. u
Hydro Hill & The
hydroelectric power line is wide open with some good viewpoints and serves
as a hub to access other trails. Hydro Hill is a fast downhill with a
sharp corner at the bottom with leads to a couple of short hills before a
very fast descent with a sharp corner at the bottom. l
Novice Glide - 1.2 km Novice
Glide skis well in both directions either gradually up to the hydro line
or gradually down. At the bottom you can make a sharp corner to head back
up to Cedar Ramble or head straight down to BCIT and back to the parking
lot. n Cedar
Ramble - 1.3 km
Cedar
Ramble starts at the bottom of the Hydro Hill. The first half is mostly
downhill and relatively easy while the second half descends more quickly
with a sharp corner just as it meets the Novice Glide. The trail also skis
well uphill. l
Beaver Lake Road - 0.5 km This
is a beautiful trail. It is densely wooded trail starts at the bottom of
Hydro Way and winds its way slowly downhill past Beaver Lake on out to the
BCIT Trail. Hear you can either head uphill towards the cabin or the hydro
lines or make your way back to the parking area. It skis best downhill. l
BCIT - 1.8 km The
first part of the trail, going up towards the parking area, has some
tricky downhill sections but they are over quickly and they lead to an
easy ski in a thickly wooded area. When you can see the highway you are
almost back to the parking area. l Easy
Al’s This
trail starts near the beginning of the BCIT Trail. It goes through an open
meadow and finishes with a down to the Beaver Lake Road. l
Broadway Ramble - 0.8 km This
trail follows the Highway 23 right of way and leads directly to the
parking lot. Many skiers will start on this trail, join BCIT until it
starts climbing and then return to the parking area the same way for an
easy 4.5 km ski. u
Short Hop - 0.1 km This
is a steep short pitch connecting BCIT with the Beaver Lake Road. l
Mickey Olson Trail - 3.7 km Newly
built in 2001, it is considered to be our longest and easiest section of
trail and especially good for skating.
Mickey Olson Loop
Trail Map | Trail Descriptions | Other Areas | Ole Sandberg Hut
The Ole Sandberg Hut.
Inside the hut.
Every year the club hosts a Lantern Ski on the evening of January 1.
Trail Map | Trail Descriptions | Other Areas | Ole Sandberg Hut
Other Areas
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Revelstoke l Golf
Course - 4.0 km Proceed
west from the Trans-Canada Highway stop lights and proceed along Laforme
Boulevard. Signs will direct you to the Golf Course. This flat figure 8 loop is
suited for classic skiing only. Trails here are set by the Revelstoke Golf
Club l Mount
Revelstoke - 6.5 km Parks
Canada intermittently packs a portion of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway in
Mount Revelstoke National Park. The trail rises gently but continuously to
the Monashee Picnic Shelter. The trail is usually groomed with a
snowmobile and track setter for classic skiing only. Contact Parks Canada
at 837-7500 to determine when the trail was last groomed. l
Columbia River Flats The
Revelstoke Columbia River flats are also a popular spot for cross country
skiers. There are no set trails and no grooming but on good days usually
in late February and early March when the snow is firm, the skiing is
great. You can access the flats from many places but most people park near
the Equestrian Grounds and start by following the Illecillewaet River to
the flats. Trail Map | Trail Descriptions | Other Areas | Ole Sandberg Hut
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