Bozeman Montana National Forest Cross Country Skiing

For locals and visitors to the area, utilizing cross-country skis to explore the nearby backcountry is a favorite winter pasttime. Some of the best X-C trails are found on the Gallatin National Forest just minutes from downtown Bozeman.

Cross Country Skiing in the Gallatin National Forest

The following trails in the Gallatin National Forest offer cross country skiing access:

ABSAROKA MOUNTAIN RANGE

Suce Creek / Baldy Basin -
9 miles in length.
Light use
Elevation - W 5400'- 8400' E 6080'- 8400'
Access road - West Baldy/East Baldy Divide East Mission Creek Trailhead

Pine Creek -
5 miles in length.
Heavy use
Elevation - 5626'- 9032'
Access road - Pine Creek Campground

East Fork Mill Creek -
12 miles in length.
Medium use
Elevation - 5760'-9673'
Access road - East Fork Mill Creek Road

Mill Creek -
4 miles in length.
Light use
Elevation - 6500'- 8000'
Access road - Lambert Creek on logging roads at the end of Mill Creek Road

Wallace Creek -
8 miles in length.
Heavy use
Elevation - 6000'- 9769'
Access road - Mill Creek Road {Passage Falls)

Emigrant Gulch -
5 miles in length.
Medium use
Elevation - 6000'-8000'
Access road - Chico

GALLATIN MOUNTAIN RANGE

Rock Creek -
6 miles in length.
Light use
Elevation - 6800'-9300'
Access road - Rock Creek Road

Big Creek -
12 miles in length.
Medium use
Elevation - 5850'-8400'
Access road - Big Creek Road

Trail Creek -
6 miles in length.
Medium use
Elevation - 5800'- 6800'
Access road - Trail Creek county road

CRAZY MOUNTAIN RANGE

South Fork Shields and Lowline -
9 miles in length.
Light use
Elevation - 6800'- 8000'
Access road - Porcupine Road and Station

For more details contact:

Bozeman Ranger District
3710 East Fallon St.
Bozeman MT 59718
406-522 2520

Livingston Ranger District
5242 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT 59047
406-222-1892

Gardiner Ranger District
PO Box 5; Highway 89
Gardiner, MT 59030
406-848-7375

- content from National Forest Service