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Grand Teton National Park

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Trails: In Grand Teton National Park 65 km (40 miles) of ungroomed trails and unplowed roads are available for cross-country skiing. The trails may not be marked so take plenty of precautions to avoid getting lost. Trails at four separate locations are described in the park's skiing brochure, ranging from Easy to Most Difficult: Moose-Wilson Road, Teton Park Road from Taggart Lake to Signal Mountain (may possibly be groomed), Colter Bay and Flagg Ranch. Unplowed roads may be used by snowmobiles. Guided backcountry tours in the Grand Tetons are available through Rendezvous Backcountry Tours and Jackson Hole Resort.
Caution: Check avalanche conditions before venturing into mountainous backcountry terrain and follow wilderness safety precautions.
Trail fees: Park entry fee $5/day (winter 2009-10) or National Parks pass
Tel: Park office 307-733-3300
Snow report: Call the park for the latest conditions.
Nearest town: Moose, WY
Web site: Grand Teton National Park | Rendezvous Backcountry Tours
Trail map: Available at the park
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment and snowshoes are available at Dornan's Spur Ranch in Moose (call to confirm) and in Jackson.
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowmobiling, snowshoeing (ranger-led snowshoe tours)
Facilities: Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center near the south entrance is open year-round.
Lodging on site: Dornan's Spur Ranch has 12 log cabins.
Lodging nearby: Jackson has many hotels, lodges and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Jackson Hole Chamber
Weather forecast: Moose
Location of trails: Two entrances to Grand Teton National Park are open in winter: the south entrance of the park (about 12 miles north of Jackson) and the east entrance near Moran. The road from the north entrance through Yellowstone National Park is closed in winter. The Moose-Wilson Road Access from Teton Village to the south entrance of the park is also closed (and used for skiing). Check the WY DOT Road Conditions before driving.
Map of local region: Grand Teton National Park, South entrance

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