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Hinton Nordic Centre

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Effective Date: August 4, 2025 - Until Further Notice

Where: Cache Lake Campground , Jarvis Lake Campground , Kelleys Bathtub Day Use , William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Details: There is no water available from the hand pump at Cache Lake Campground, Jarvis Lake Campground and at Kelleys Bathtub Day Use Area. Please come prepared with your own water.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Updated: August 13, 2026 
Directions
Website: www.hintonnordic.ca/

Winter

  • Hinton Nordic Centre has over 35 kilometres of well maintained cross-country ski trails through forested, hilly terrain for skate and classic skiing.  
  • Check the ski conditions report.
  • Day use fees are in effect for skiing.
  • Snowshoeing is permitted in some areas.
  • As well as the trails, Hinton Nordic Centre also has a biathlon range, telemark hill, warm up shelters and a rustic lodge facility.
  • The trails are maintained by Hinton Nordic Skiers.

Summer

  • The trails are available in summer for hiking and mountain biking.
  • There are spectacular views of Solomon Valley and the Northern Rockies from Athabasca Lookout Trail.

Maps

Amenities

Shelter - Picnic Shelter - Picnic
Pit/Vault Toilets Pit/Vault Toilets

Maps & Guides

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  • Gregg Lake Campground Map William A Switzer PP, Map, Beaver Ranch Group Use, Gregg Lake Campground, Graveyard Lake / Halfway Campground, Jarvis Lake Campground, Lakeside Campground, Pine Bay Group Use, Beaver Ranch Trail, Blue Lake Trail, Friendly Vistas Trail, Gregg Lake Trail, Jarvis Lake Trails, Kelley's Bathtub Trail, Kettle Trail, Hinton Nordic Centre Trails, William A. Switzer PP Trails: Beaver Ranch Blue Lake Gregg Lake Jarvis Lake Kelley's Bathtub Kettle Hinton Nordic Centre Trails Fish Lakes Friendly Vistas Joachim Valley Athabasca Lookout -- f7970a8c-d630-47e7-84e8-645bb6e114e6 True
  • Park Guide with Maps William A. Switzer PP, Guide, Map, Trail, Athabasca Lookout Trail, Beaver Ranch Trail, Blue Lake Trail, Friendly Vistas Trail, Gregg Lake Trail, Hinton Nordic Centre Trails, Jarvis Lake Trails, Joachim Valley Trail, Kelley's Bathtub Trail, Kettle Trail, -- f7970a8c-d630-47e7-84e8-645bb6e114e6 True
  • Hinton Nordic Centre Brochure William A. Switzer PP, Map, Trail, Hinton Nordic Centre Trails Cache Lake Campground Graveyard Lake Campground Gregg Lake Campground Jarvis Lake Campground Halfway Campground Beaver Ranch Group Use Pine Bay Group Use Gregg Lake Day Use Jarvis Lake Day Use Kelleys Bathtub Day Use Hinton Nordic Centre SF Blue Lake Centre SF -- f7970a8c-d630-47e7-84e8-645bb6e114e6 True
  • Bird Checklist William A. Switzer PP Cache Lake Campground Graveyard Lake Campground Gregg Lake Campground Jarvis Lake Campground Halfway Campground Beaver Ranch Group Use Pine Bay Group Use Gregg Lake Day Use Jarvis Lake Day Use Kelleys Bathtub Day Use Hinton Nordic Centre SF Blue Lake Centre SF -- f7970a8c-d630-47e7-84e8-645bb6e114e6 True
  • Mammal Checklist William A. Switzer PP Cache Lake Campground Graveyard Lake Campground Gregg Lake Campground Jarvis Lake Campground Halfway Campground Beaver Ranch Group Use Pine Bay Group Use Gregg Lake Day Use Jarvis Lake Day Use Kelleys Bathtub Day Use Hinton Nordic Centre SF Blue Lake Centre SF -- f7970a8c-d630-47e7-84e8-645bb6e114e6 True
  • Passport to Switzer Park William A. Switzer PP Cache Lake Campground Graveyard Lake Campground Gregg Lake Campground Jarvis Lake Campground Halfway Campground Beaver Ranch Group Use Pine Bay Group Use Gregg Lake Day Use Jarvis Lake Day Use Kelleys Bathtub Day Use Hinton Nordic Centre SF Blue Lake Centre SF Switzer Park Visitor Centre Switzer Park VC -- f7970a8c-d630-47e7-84e8-645bb6e114e6 True
  • Plant Checklist William A. Switzer PP Cache Lake Campground Graveyard Lake Campground Gregg Lake Campground Jarvis Lake Campground Halfway Campground Beaver Ranch Group Use Pine Bay Group Use Gregg Lake Day Use Jarvis Lake Day Use Kelleys Bathtub Day Use Hinton Nordic Centre SF Blue Lake Centre SF -- f7970a8c-d630-47e7-84e8-645bb6e114e6 True


Updated: May 26, 2026
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