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Missoula Ski Trails

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Trails: The Missoula Nordic Ski Club grooms three areas near Missoula for cross-country skiing:
Pattee Canyon Recreation Area - 10 km (6 miles) of trails
Rattlesnake Recreation Area
Lubrecht Experimental Forest - 32 km (20 miles) 25% Easy, 35% Intermediate, 40% Difficult
Trail fees: Donation
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Snow report: Conditions are posted on the Missoula Nordic website.
Nearest town: Missoula, MT
Web site: Missoula Nordic | Lubrecht Experimental Forest | Lolo National Forest
Trail map: Lubrecht trail map is on the club's website. Brochures of Pattee Canyon and Rattlesnake RA can be downloaded from Lolo NF.
Equipment rentals: In Missoula
Ski lessons: Check the club's website
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Restrooms at Patte Canyon. Conference center at Lubrecht.
Lodging on site: Group accommodations at Lubrecht.
Lodging nearby: Missoula has several hotels, inns and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Missoula Chamber
Weather forecast: Missoula
Location of trails: The Pattee Canyon trailhead is about 5 miles south of Missoula on Pattee Canyon Road. The Lubrecht Experimental Forest is located 30 miles east of Missoula on Highway 200. Rattlesnake Recreation Area is about 5 miles north of Missoula.
Map of local region: Pattee Canyon | Lubrecht Experimental Forest

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