BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia
Paulson Cross-Country
BC Recreation Sites · British Columbia, Canada
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,285 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Castlegar
- Activities
- Hiking, Viewing, Snowshoeing, Camping, Ski touring
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
The 45 km of trails have been developed by the B.C. Forest Service in co-operation with the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club and offer a series of loops from beginner to intermediate and advanced. The club also maintains day use shelters and provides track setting over a major portion of the trail system.
Trail fees are 15$ per person
Road access. Maintained to Recreation Sites and Trails BC standards by a partner or contractor. Facilities on file: toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, parking. First come, first served.
Getting there: The Paulson Cross Country Ski Trails are situated 30 km west of Castlegar, along Highway #3, adjacent to Nancy Greene Provincial Park.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 17° | -19° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 19° | -17° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | 5° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 27° | 13° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 37° | 25° | 76° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 43° | 32° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 54° | 41° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 54° | 46° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 45° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 48° | 34° | 24° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 28° | 8° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 23° | -12° | 39° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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