Castle Junction to Baker Creek
Banff National Park
Easy and open terrain for XC skiing or Snowshoeing from Castle Junction to Baker Creek
Cross Country Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 320 m
- Descent
- 378 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular cross country skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 14 km, 320 vertical metres of ascent and 378 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Easy and open terrain for XC skiing or Snowshoeing from Castle Junction to Baker Creek.
Difficulty
Moderate
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.