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1.5 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
4,752 ft
High Point
38 ft
Altitude change
4,683 ft
Altitude min
4,688 ft
Altitude start
4,724 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
4,108 ft
Distance climb
2,651 ft
Distance down
997 ft
Distance flat

K9 Loop (Long Side) Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hinton Nordic Centre Cross Country Ski Area
    Hinton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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K9 Loop (Long Side) is a 2 km green difficulty singletrack trail located near Hinton Alberta. This nordic ski only trail can be used both directions. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 6, 2022 @ 1:57am
Nov 6, 2022
 reporter Amazing early conditions for the 2022/2023 season. Kudos to the groomers.
Jan 9, 2022 @ 12:44pm
Jan 9, 2022
Feb 27, 2021 @ 9:32am
Feb 27, 2021
 reporter Excellent conditions
Jan 31, 2021 @ 8:53am
Jan 31, 2021
 reporter Excellent groomed snow pack
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on Nov 6, 2022
Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.82 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About K9 Loop (Long Side)

        ▼ Where is K9 Loop (Long Side) located?
        K9 Loop (Long Side) is located in Hinton Nordic Centre Cross Country Ski Area, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Hinton Nordic Centre Cross Country Ski Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.42602, -117.78214.
        ▼ How hard is K9 Loop (Long Side)?
        K9 Loop (Long Side) is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for K9 Loop (Long Side)?
        K9 Loop (Long Side) has 39 m of elevation gain. The trail has 27 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,428 m to 1,448 m.
        ▼ Is K9 Loop (Long Side) a point to point trail?
        K9 Loop (Long Side) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is K9 Loop (Long Side)?
        K9 Loop (Long Side) is 2.4 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on K9 Loop (Long Side)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on K9 Loop (Long Side). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski K9 Loop (Long Side)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski K9 Loop (Long Side) are:
        • December (2 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access K9 Loop (Long Side)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to K9 Loop (Long Side) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski K9 Loop (Long Side)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ski K9 Loop (Long Side). The trail is 2.4 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is K9 Loop (Long Side)?
        K9 Loop (Long Side) is a very popular trail. There have been 822 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 911 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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