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3,094 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
4,575 ft
High Point
-27 ft
Altitude change
4,505 ft
Altitude min
4,575 ft
Altitude start
4,547 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
1,257 ft
Distance climb
1,362 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat

Mackay Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Phoenix Nordic
    Grand Forks, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    November 15th - April 15th
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    1970
  • Land Owner
    Recreation Sites and Trails B.C.

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AI Generated Description

Mackay is a 943 m green difficulty family friendly ski run (piste) trail located near Grand Forks British Columbia. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 2 miles avg distance
All
  • 3 rides
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mackay located?
      Mackay is located in Phoenix Nordic, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Phoenix Nordic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.1102, -118.60103.
      ▼ How hard is Mackay?
      Mackay is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mackay?
      Mackay has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,505 ft to 4,575 ft.
      ▼ Is Mackay a point to point trail?
      Mackay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Mackay?
      Mackay is 3,094 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mackay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mackay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Mackay?
      Mackay is best visited during: November 15th - April 15th.
      ▼ How do I access Mackay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mackay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Mackay?
      Mackay is a very popular trail. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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