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Snowshoeing

Loop C (#27)

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Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6.0 km loop
Elevation
231 m
Time
2.5 to 3.5 h

Designated snowshoe loop near the Chateau; use snowshoes in soft snow and avoid crossing ski tracks except at signed crossings.

Locally referred to as the "Blue Square 27" or "Wolverine Loop," this is a designated snowshoe route for visitors seeking elevation and valley views while staying on marked winter terrain.

Trail Specifications

  • Distance: 6.0 km (3.7 miles) full loop.
  • Elevation Gain: 231 m (758 ft).
  • Estimated Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
  • Difficulty: Moderate (Blue Square).

Route Navigation

  • Trailhead: Lake Agnes/Mirror Lake Trailhead, just past the Chateau.
  • Markers: Look for blue plastic squares with a white "27" pinned to trees.
  • Key Junctions: Follow the Mirror Lake direction initially, then turn right at 300m onto the single-track Trail 27. Turning uphill toward Mirror Lake changes the terrain problem; use current Parks Canada guidance, avalanche.ca, and your own training/equipment before extending the route.

Winter Terrain Context

Loop C is generally treated as simple winter terrain. It avoids known runout zones, but borders more serious terrain.

  • "Stop" Signs: Parks Canada stop signs mark a transition into more serious terrain. Treat them as a point to turn around unless current guidance, conditions, and your training/equipment support continuing.

Gear & Etiquette

  • Snowshoes: Often useful for the mid-section meadows and forest sections, which can hold deeper powder.
  • Crampons/Cleats: Carry these for the icy initial 500m and final descent.
  • Ski Crossings: Yield to skiers. Step over (not on) the parallel classic tracks. Cross at a 90 degrees angle.

Scenic Highlights