Cross Country Skiing

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature while getting an excellent workout.

 ISLAND PARK’S BEST Nordic ski TRAILS

Ranch Loop in Harriman State Park

Easy 1.7-mile loop trail. Great for beginners as it is relatively flat. Map

Harriman Hounds in Harriman State Park

Easy 6.1-mile loop trail which takes about 2 hours to complete. Dogs are welcome on this trail. Map

Moose Snow Loop in Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Easy 2.9 mile loop trail. Approximately 1 hour to complete. Map

Meadow & Thurman creek loop in Harriman State Park

Moderate 4.7 mile loop. Plan on 1.5 hours to complete. Map

If you use these trails, please remember not to walk over groomed ski tracks. Unfortunately, snowshoes can cause indents on these groomed areas, thus resulting in safety issues and making the route unusable for skiers.

West Yellowstone

Rendezvous Ski Trail

More than 35 kilometers of gently rolling, well-groomed trails for classic and skate skiing that is great for skiers of all abilities. Stunning scenery with lodgepole pine forests and sprawling open meadows.

Beginners will find a flat, two-kilometer loop.

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Boundary ski trail

7.9 km dog-friendly, groomed trail. The trail borders Yellowstone National Park. It’s not uncommon to see elk, bison and deer frequently are found in the area. Map

Riverside Trail

Easily accessible off West Yellowstone’s Boundary Street. The trail follows the Madison River into Yellowstone National Park. A favorite trail of wildlife watchers for bald eagles, trumpeter swans, and bison. Map