 The
majestic mountains of the Crowsnest Pass and southern Alberta will delight
skiers, hikers, and mountain bikers. A year-round facility. The Allison-Chinook
area is one of Alberta's few non-motorized facilities. It offers exciting varied
terrain and tranquility for mountain bikers and hikers during the summer and
pristine snow with groomed and track set trails for cross-country skiers during
the winter.
The
Crowsnest Pass Cross-Country Ski Association, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, and the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass welcome you to the beautiful
Allison-Chinook Recreation Area. Located
near Chinook Lake, Allison-Chinook has trails for both novice and experienced
skiers, hikers, and mountain bikers.
The over 300 hectares of land in the Allison-Chinook Forest Land Use Zone
provides for over 31 kilometers of set trails as well as additional
backcountry trails to enjoy.
In summer, the Allison
recreation area is a paradise for mountain bikers and hikers. Beyond the
campsites, no motorized vehicles are allowed on the many trails through the
sub-alpine forest. Essential gear is bike or boots (or both) and a camera, as
there are mountain vistas, alpine and sub-alpine flowers in bloom and perhaps
wildlife to be captured on film. For anglers, there are trout to be caught in
Allison Lake, and a small sandy beach that entices sun bathers and swimmers.
History buffs will enjoy the occasional derelict cabin and other signs of the
logging that went on a century ago. 
In winter, Allison-Chinook attracts and makes for
enjoyable outings for skiers be they cross-country, backcountry or alpine
enthusiasts. Trails are groomed and track-set from December 1 to March 31 every
year. During the season the trails and are always open and groomed on a weekly
basis. Trail maintenance and grooming is made possible through membership fees,
sponsors, and individual donations. Your support is gratefully appreciated.
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