Trail Grooming Status:
Trail Maps:
Purple trails start at the main (Steve Cooper) lodge while pink trails start from the North parking lot off Highway 40. We recommend that you print a copy of the map at home and bring it in your pocket. Phones can "die" quickly in the cold! There are permanent trail maps posted at each intersection. Note that dogs are only permitted on the North (pink) trails as noted below. Snowshoers, fat bikes and hikers restricted to Multi Use trails during winter months.
- UPDATE Saturday, March 27th @ 10:30am: Great conditions for skate ski - snow is dry and not icy. Classic not bad. Get out & enjoy!
- UPDATE Thursday, March 25th: Thanks to Mother Nature we have another chance to get some Spring skiing in! There is a new classic track on the Forest Trail 4km loop + Poplar Loop too, and grooming for skate has commenced on North trails. Enjoy while you can!!
- UPDATE: Tuesday, March 16th AM: Spring skiing is here ..... unfortunately :( That means that there will not any new classic track set unless we get a major new snowfall and cooler temps. Key factors that influence our current situation are: daytime temperatures, stronger sun, how much snow melted, and how cold it gets overnight - these all dictate how much of the trails can even be groomed for skate skiing. For skate skiers your best idea is to park at the Biathlon stadium (just past the main lodge not the right), and follow the groomed trails from there. Please watch for directional signs as some trails have become two-way to maximize the groomed terrain! Looking ahead to next season, if you don't own skate skis, you may want to consider investing in some gear as it does extend your ski season during early winter and late spring months.
- UPDATE: Monday, March 15th: Following the switch to Daylight Savings Time, the trail lights have been switched off for the season.
- UPDATE: Sunday, March 14th AM: South Blue and Dog (North) Trails skate lane has been groomed. Sorry classic folks - these warm temperatures do not bode well for the classic tracks ....
- UPDATE: Thursday, March 10th AM: New classic track on North Blue, Boot Loop, Burgess and Poplar. Re-working North skate lane too.
- UPDATE: Wednesday, March 9th AM: New classic track on Full Moon course, Wolf trail, 3km Forest trail. Working on North skate lane this morning too.
- UPDATE November 18, 2020 forward: NO WALKING on all ski trails from this date forward until the end of the 2020-2021 snow season. Snow packing has commenced. Snowshoeing or walking (if firm enough / no sinking) IS permitted on the multi use trails at this time provided you hold a winter membership or have paid for a day pass.
Trail Maps:
Purple trails start at the main (Steve Cooper) lodge while pink trails start from the North parking lot off Highway 40. We recommend that you print a copy of the map at home and bring it in your pocket. Phones can "die" quickly in the cold! There are permanent trail maps posted at each intersection. Note that dogs are only permitted on the North (pink) trails as noted below. Snowshoers, fat bikes and hikers restricted to Multi Use trails during winter months.
Multi-Use Trail System:
The Multi-Use Trail System was added November 2018 for snowshoers, back country skiers and fat biking and provides a unique experience for non nordic users to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. Trail head signs have been posted, the mapping (on Trailforks) is up to date, and new trail navigation markers are in place. See the maps above. Dogs are permitted on the NORTH multi use trails if accompanying snowshoers, back county skiers or fat bikes - sorry no pedestrian users during the winter. See our Fat Bike page for further information.
Trails with Lighting:
We are very fortunate to have approximately 5km of lit trails at Wapiti Nordic. Lights are turned on from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday - Thursday evenings on the following trails (see Complete Trail System map above):
Report a problem:
If you experience a blockage on the trail, please email us and provide specific information (trail name, location, etc) where possible
Trail Etiquette:
Please review here before using our trail network
Trailforks:
See our Mountain Bike page for additional info on trail maps and elevation profiles recorded by local trail enthusiasts!Saturdaw
Inclement Weather: Please check on Facebook if there is inclement weather. The lodge is generally closed early if the roads are bad due to freezing rain or heavy rain. Each program informs the participants what their cut off temperature is. For example the Chicks program uses a cut off of -25 C. On evenings that the temperature is -30 by 5 pm the lodge is closed early. These guidelines have been developed based on the number of skiers that come out, and to ensure the safety of WNSC staff and volunteers. As always the trails are open 24/7.
The Multi-Use Trail System was added November 2018 for snowshoers, back country skiers and fat biking and provides a unique experience for non nordic users to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. Trail head signs have been posted, the mapping (on Trailforks) is up to date, and new trail navigation markers are in place. See the maps above. Dogs are permitted on the NORTH multi use trails if accompanying snowshoers, back county skiers or fat bikes - sorry no pedestrian users during the winter. See our Fat Bike page for further information.
Trails with Lighting:
We are very fortunate to have approximately 5km of lit trails at Wapiti Nordic. Lights are turned on from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday - Thursday evenings on the following trails (see Complete Trail System map above):
- Main stadium
- Biathlon stadium
- Big Dipper
- South loop along Highway 40.
- Always bring a headlamp in case you are inspired to travel beyond our lit trails!
- March 15, 2021: Trail lights have been switched OFF for the season following the change to Daylight Savings Time.
Report a problem:
If you experience a blockage on the trail, please email us and provide specific information (trail name, location, etc) where possible
Trail Etiquette:
Please review here before using our trail network
Trailforks:
See our Mountain Bike page for additional info on trail maps and elevation profiles recorded by local trail enthusiasts!Saturdaw
Inclement Weather: Please check on Facebook if there is inclement weather. The lodge is generally closed early if the roads are bad due to freezing rain or heavy rain. Each program informs the participants what their cut off temperature is. For example the Chicks program uses a cut off of -25 C. On evenings that the temperature is -30 by 5 pm the lodge is closed early. These guidelines have been developed based on the number of skiers that come out, and to ensure the safety of WNSC staff and volunteers. As always the trails are open 24/7.