1,798 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:04:47
Avg time

McDonald North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Pierre Grey's Lakes Provincial Park
    Grande Cache, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Nordic Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #202162 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 85 in Skiing
  • Land Owner
    Alberta Parks

This alternate loop has rolling hills with some flats. One bridge crossing and beautiful views of McDonald Lake. This is a multi-use trail with Nordic Skiers, Snowshoers, Bikers, and Walkers. Please, Please Please have trail etiquette and do NOT walk directly on top of the set cross country ski tracks. Dogs are allowed but all Alberta Parks guidelines and regulation apply throughout all of these trails. Please note that this is a remote area with limited cell service so prepare accordingly.

Access Info

This trail is accessed from the Pierre Grey Lakes Trail, which in turn is accessed from the Smoky River Nordic Ski Club trailhead which is located at the McDonald Day use are. You can also access this trail from the other SRNSC trailhead that is located at the Moberly Lake parking lot/Norris Boat Launch area. Again, the Nordic club has placed benches and ski racks for your convenience.

More Stats for McDonald North multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    11 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,129 ft
  • Altitude max
    4,144 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,129 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,140 ft
  • Grade
    0.6%
  • Grade max
    -1.8%
  • Grade min
    4.6%
  • Distance climb
    643 ft
  • Distance down
    738 ft
  • Distance flat
    417 ft
  • Avg time
    00:04:47
  • Avg reverse time
    00:03:32
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