Explore more than 30 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails through dense forests along the eastern edge of the Continental Divide. This network of easy loops and challenging tracks is located in Chinook Provincial Recreation Area and Allison-Chinook Forestry Land Use Zone, over 300 hectares of spectacular rolling forest and lake shore set in the Crowsnest Mountains.

Trail reports are available from December 1 - March 31. Maps are available at the trail head and memberships to support the not for profit group maintaining the trails can be purchased from the Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association.

Dogs are not permitted on these trails.

Allison Creek Road, north from Highway 3, opposite towering chimney of Devon Canada's pipeline plant where sulphur is extracted from natural gas.

Forest clearings provide close-up views of Crowsnest Mountain. You can, with determination and companions for safety, ski over the Continental Divide at Deadman's Pass.

Mid-December to mid-March, depending on snow cover. The Allison Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails are in the immediate snow shadow of the Continental Divide, and some winters suffer meager precipitation.

From the east, turn right from off Highway 3 onto Allison Creek Road, drive 9 km (5.6 mi) to parking area and trailhead.

Download a location and trail map under "Files" at left.