Crystal Creek Trails
All sections are groomed for skating & classic (double classic track). The Crystal 2 km trail is double-tracked for classic plus a skate lane. All other Crystal Creek Trails are single-tracked for classic plus a skate lane.
Crystal Creek Trail Maps and elevation profiles
Kinsmen 2 km Lighted Trail - Easy
All the trails on the Crystal Creek Trail System start on this trail. A gentle loop with gradual up hills and down hills. The simple turns and hills makes for an easy beginner trail or a great cool down after a long day's ski. This is the only trail that is lit for evening skiing. The lights are on (when there is snow) every day from dusk to 10:00 pm.
Crystal Creek 5 km - Difficult
This is a challenging trail suited for the more advanced skier. The trail is full of exciting twists and turns with plenty of ups and downs.
Hiawatha Extension 2.5 km - Difficult
The trail branches off the Crystal Creek Trail around the 1 km point. The trail has lots of hills and curves, sharp turns, up hills, and fast descents. It rejoins the Crystal Creek Trail just past the 1 km point.
Inner Loop Extension 2 km - Intermediate
The trail branches off the and rejoins the Crystal Creek Trail around the 1.5 km point. The level terrain allows for a fast pace on this loop. There are small rolling hills surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Olympic Extension 2.5 km - Difficult
The trail branches off the and rejoins the Crystal Creek Trail around the 2.5 km point. A challenging trail with an enjoyable balance of flats and hills.
Lookout Trails
The Lookout 4 km trail is double-tracked for classic plus a skate lane. All other Lookout Trails are single-tracked for classic plus a skate lane.
Lookout Trail 4 km - Easy
The Lookout Trail follows a gentle terrain and has no large climbs or down hills. It is the ideal beginner trail and also used by experienced skiers who wish to concentrate on technique. There is a lookout and rest area around the 2 km point. The trail then passes through a large section of maple sugar bush and in spring you can drop by the Sugar Shack (off Fifth Line) and see the sap boiling.
White Pine Extension 2 km - Easy
The White Pine Extension follows a gentle terrain and has no large climbs or down hills. It is an ideal beginner trail. The extension leaves the Lookout Trail around the 1 km point, just before the turnoff for the Mockinfbird Hill Extension. It rejoins the main trail at the same point.
Mockingbird Hill Extension 1.5 km - Intermediate
The average skier can easily handle the one small downhill this trail offers. It passes through a section of farmer's field from which the Mockingbird Pioneer Farm and Christmas Tree Farm can be viewed. The extension leaves the Lookout Trail around the 1 km point and rejoins the main trail three hundred meters down the trail.
Sugar Bush Extension 1.5 km - Easy
A gentle loop with only one easy hill. The combination of hardwood and pine trees adds to the beauty of the trail. All levels of skiers will enjoy this trail. The extension leaves and rejoins the Lookout Trail around the 3 km point.
Red Pine Trails
All sections are classic only
Red Pine Trail 4.5 km - Intermediate
This trail is great for the intermediate skier with its sweeping down hills and numerous short climbs. The trail passes through tall stands of pine trees. During the long climb out the skier is rewarded with a spectacular view of Sault Ste. Marie from the lookout deck.
Fish Hatchery Extension 4.5 km - Intermediate
This trail is noted for the long, quick down hills and is targeted for those who have some skiing experience. It has a couple of straight run-outs which offer lots of speed and fun. Some of the Pines found in this area exceed 200 years. The extension leaves the Red Pine Trail around the 2 km point and rejoins the trail 400 meters farther down.
Coldwater Creek Extension 3 km - Intermediate
This trail is full of small down hills that will require some quick maneuvering. The intermediate skier will be comfortable with the challenge. You will pass over bridges that cross the Coldwater Creek. This trail offers access to Fourth Line.
Wishart Park Extension 2 km - Intermediate
This trail has some hills but generally a rolling terrain winding through Wishart Park. The trail starts on the south side of Fourth Line at the point where the Coldwater Creek Trail nears the road.
Snowshoes
There are two well marked trails with distances of 2 km and 5 km. Maps are available in the office. State-of-the-art snowshoes are also available for rent if you do not own a pair and want to give the sport a try.
